Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bertonii
ID:
887994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 165 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887329

Common Names

  • Paspalum bertonii
  • Berton's Paspalum
  • Berton Paspalum

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Description

Paspalum bertonii (also called Bertoni's Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and grows in moist, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum bertonii is used as a forage grass and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in erosion control and as a turf grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum bertonii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coat. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is narrow and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum bertonii can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to establish and may take several years to reach maturity. It can also be propagated vegetatively by dividing the clumps or by stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Paspalum bertonii

Paspalum bertonii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Paspalum bertonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum bertonii?

Paspalum bertonii

What is the common name of Paspalum bertonii?

Berton's paspalum

What is the optimal growing environment for Paspalum bertonii?

Paspalum bertonii prefers full sun and moist soil.

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184174-2: 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].