Paspalum paniculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 855 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888144
Common Names
- Paspalum Paniculatum
- Paniculatum Paspalum
- Paniculatum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum paniculatum (also called 'Paniculatum Paspalum', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a prostrate growth habit, with small, narrow, and pointed leaves. It is typically found in moist habitats, such as along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum paniculatum is used as a pasture grass for livestock and is also used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum paniculatum is small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single stem and small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum paniculatum is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be covered lightly with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or early summer and the clumps should be replanted immediately.
Where to Find Paspalum paniculatum
Paspalum paniculatum is native to South America, and can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Species in the Paspalum genus
Paspalum acuminatum, Paspalum acutifolium, Paspalum acutum, Paspalum adoperiens, Paspalum affine, Paspalum albidulum, Paspalum alcalinum, Paspalum almum, Paspalum alterniflorum, Paspalum altsonii, Paspalum ammodes, Paspalum amphicarpum, Paspalum anderssonii, Paspalum apiculatum, Paspalum approximatum, Paspalum arenarium, Paspalum arsenei, Paspalum arundinaceum, Paspalum arundinellum, Paspalum aspidiotes, Paspalum atabapense, Paspalum atratum, Paspalum axillare, Paspalum azuayense, Paspalum bakeri, Paspalum barbinode, Paspalum barclayi, Paspalum batianoffii, Paspalum bertonii, Paspalum biaristatum, Paspalum bifidifolium, Paspalum bifidum, Paspalum blodgettii, Paspalum bonairense, Paspalum bonplandianum, Paspalum botterii, Paspalum brachytrichum, Paspalum breve, Paspalum buchtienii, Paspalum burchellii, Paspalum burmanii, Paspalum cachimboense, Paspalum caespitosum, Paspalum campinarum, Paspalum canarae, Paspalum candidum, Paspalum capillifolium, Paspalum carinatum, Paspalum centrale, Paspalum ceresia,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184526-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].