Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robustum
ID:
909057

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc. & Chase) S.Denham

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 331 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908392



Common Names

  • Paspalum Robustum
  • Robustum Paspalum
  • Robustum Grass


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Description

Paspalum robustum (also called Robust Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It has a rhizomatous root system and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum robustum is used as a turf grass for lawns, golf courses, and other recreational areas. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum robustum has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum robustum is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Paspalum robustum

Paspalum robustum is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
Silvia S. Denham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Denham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60446002-2: 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].