Paspalum breve - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 166 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887365
Common Names
- Paspalum breve
- Short Paspalum
- Short Paspalum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum breve (also called short paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and wetland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum breve is used as an ornamental grass and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used in soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum breve is a small, yellow-green spikelet with three to five flowers. The seed is a small, dark-brown grain with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant with a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum breve is a warm-season grass that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best adapted to well-drained soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or sod. It is a low-maintenance grass that is drought-tolerant and can be mowed at a low height. It is a good choice for areas that are not heavily trafficked.
Where to Find Paspalum breve
Paspalum breve is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum breve FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum breve?
Paspalum breve
What is the common name of Paspalum breve?
Short Paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum breve?
It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
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:184186-2: 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].