Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biaristatum
ID:
887995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Filg. & Davidse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 18 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887330

Common Names

  • Paspalum biaristatum
  • Biaristate Paspalum
  • Biaristate Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum biaristatum (also called Biaristate 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 biaristatum 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

The flower of Paspalum biaristatum is a small, yellow spikelet that is borne in a panicle. The seed is a small, black caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a short, tufted root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum biaristatum is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of 3 feet. It is native to South America and is widely used as a forage grass. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Paspalum biaristatum

Paspalum biaristatum is native to South America, particularly Brazil. It can be found in moist meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soil.

Paspalum biaristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum biaristatum?

Paspalum biaristatum

What is the common name of Paspalum biaristatum?

Biaristate paspalum

What is the optimal growing environment for Paspalum biaristatum?

Paspalum biaristatum 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

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301273-2: 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].