Paspalum acutum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 146 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887241
Common Names
- Paspalum acutum
- Paspalum Acutum Grass
- Acutum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum acutum (also called Cutgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in tufts and can reach heights of up to 1m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and grows in moist, low-lying areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum acutum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental grass, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum acutum is a small, yellow-green, bisexual flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is an ovoid, smooth, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum acutum can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one or two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in moist soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Paspalum acutum
Paspalum acutum is native to South America, particularly Brazil. It can be found in moist meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soil.
Paspalum acutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum acutum?
Paspalum acutum
What is the family of Paspalum acutum?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Paspalum acutum?
Sharp paspalum
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
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184135-2: 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].