Paspalum burchellii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro ex Döll
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: 80 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887372
Common Names
- Burchell's paspalum
- Burchell's crown grass
- Burchell's paspalum grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum burchellii (also called Burchell's 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 burchellii 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
Paspalum burchellii has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum burchellii 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 burchellii
Paspalum burchellii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum burchellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum burchellii?
Paspalum burchellii
What is the common name of Paspalum burchellii?
Burchell's Paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum burchellii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-431311: Based on the initial data import
Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.