Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auricomum
ID:
1278887

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.G.Burm.) S.Denham

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 485 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278225

Common Names

  • Paspalum auricomum
  • Auricomum Paspalum
  • Auricomum Grass

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Description

Paspalum auricomum (also called Golden Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of South America. It has narrow, pointed leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils, such as prairies and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum auricomum is used as an ornamental grass and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum auricomum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum auricomum is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Paspalum auricomum

Paspalum auricomum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Paspalum auricomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum auricomum?

Paspalum auricomum

What is the common name of Paspalum auricomum?

Auricomous Paspalum

Where is Paspalum auricomum native to?

Central and South America

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

Silvia S. Denham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Denham' in the authors string.
Alasdair Graham Burman (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Burm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440762-2: 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].