Paspalum comasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Catasús
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Cub. 4: 6 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887453
Common Names
- Comasii Paspalum
- Comas's Paspalum
- Comas's-Type Paspalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum comasii (also called 'Comas' 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 comasii is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a turf grass, and as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum comasii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum comasii 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 comasii
Paspalum comasii is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Paspalum comasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum comasii?
Paspalum comasii
What is the common name of Paspalum comasii?
Comas' Paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum comasii?
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
Luis Catasús (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catasús' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184227-2: 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].