Paspalum clandestinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 386 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887443
Common Names
- Clandestine Paspalum
- Secret Paspalum
- Hidden Paspalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum clandestinum (also called 'Clandestine 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 clandestinum 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 clandestinum 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 clandestinum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.
Where to Find Paspalum clandestinum
Paspalum clandestinum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum clandestinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum clandestinum?
Paspalum clandestinum
What is the common name of Paspalum clandestinum?
Clandestine Paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum clandestinum?
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
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184224-2: 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].