Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campylostachyum
ID:
1278868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) S.Denham

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 489 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278206

Common Names

  • Paspalum campylostachyum
  • Campylostachyum Paspalum
  • Paspalum

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Description

Paspalum campylostachyum (also called 'Campylostachyum Paspalum', among many other common names) is a grass native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum campylostachyum is used as a source of food, medicine, and for making dyes and inks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Paspalum campylostachyum are small, white, and clustered in dense spikes. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are small, with ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum campylostachyum is a low-growing, evergreen grass with small, glossy green leaves. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Paspalum campylostachyum

Paspalum campylostachyum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Paspalum campylostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum campylostachyum?

Paspalum campylostachyum

What are the common names of Paspalum campylostachyum?

Campylostachyum Paspalum, Campylostachyum Paspalum Grass

What type of plant is Paspalum campylostachyum?

Paspalum campylostachyum is a species of grass in the Poaceae family

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.
Silvia S. Denham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Denham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440763-2: 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].