Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cangarum
ID:
1306786

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.O.Moura, P.L.Viana & R.C.Oliveira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 357: 214 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319240

Common Names

  • Paspalum cangarum
  • Paspalum
  • Cangarum

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Uses & Benefits

Paspalum cangarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Paspalum cangarum flower is yellow and has three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum cangarum is a perennial grass native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Paspalum cangarum

Paspalum cangarum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Paspalum cangarum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Paspalum cangarum?

Paspalum cangarum is found in the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of plant is Paspalum cangarum?

Paspalum cangarum is a grass.

What is the flower size of Paspalum cangarum?

Paspalum cangarum has small flowers, measuring about 1 cm in diameter.

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

Pedro Lage Viana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Viana' in the authors string.
Regina C. Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Oliveira' in the authors string.
Clapton Olimpio de Moura: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.O.Moura' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77185971-1: 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].