Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
888106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Döll) A.G.Burm. & M.Bastos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi" 4: 241 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887441

Common Names

  • Ashy Paspalum
  • Grey Paspalum
  • Ashy-Grey Paspalum

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Description

Paspalum cinerascens (also called 'Ashes grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a tufted grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It has narrow, flat leaves that are up to 15 cm long and 2 mm wide. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in its native range.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum cinerascens is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental grass, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paspalum cinerascens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum cinerascens 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 cinerascens

Paspalum cinerascens is native to South America.

Paspalum cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum cinerascens?

Paspalum cinerascens

What is the common name of Paspalum cinerascens?

Ashy Paspalum

What is the growth habit of Paspalum cinerascens?

Perennial grass

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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
Maria de Nazaré do Carmo Bastos (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bastos' in the authors string.
Alasdair Graham Burman (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Burm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946123-1: 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].