Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
convexum
ID:
888155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flüggé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Gram. Monogr., Paspalum : 175 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887490

Common Names

  • Convexum Paspalum
  • Bulging Paspalum
  • Raised Paspalum

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Description

Paspalum convexum (also called convex paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and wetland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum convexum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a turf grass, and as an ornamental grass in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum convexum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum convexum 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 convexum

Paspalum convexum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Paspalum convexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum convexum?

Paspalum convexum

What is the common name of Paspalum convexum?

Convex paspalum

What is the growth rate of Paspalum convexum?

Moderate

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

Johannes Flüggé (1775-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flüggé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414002-1: 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].