Paspalum commune - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lillo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Fl. Prov. Tucuman , Gram.: 23 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887460
Common Names
- Common Paspalum
- Ordinary Paspalum
- Usual Paspalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum commune (also called Common Paspalum, among many other common names) is a grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist soils, and can be found in marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has flat, narrow leaves with a white midrib and a white-hairy sheath.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum commune is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a turf grass, and as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum commune 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 commune 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 commune
Paspalum commune is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Paspalum commune FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum commune?
Paspalum commune
What is the common name of Paspalum commune?
Common Paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum commune?
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
Miguel Lillo (1862-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lillo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184229-2: 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].