Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costellatum
ID:
888166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 385 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887501

Common Names

  • Costellatum Paspalum
  • Costellatum Couchgrass
  • Costellatum Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum costellatum (also called costate 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 costellatum is used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum costellatum has small, white flowers that are arranged in spike-like clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum costellatum is a warm-season grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Paspalum costellatum

Paspalum costellatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Paspalum costellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum costellatum?

Paspalum costellatum

What is the common name of Paspalum costellatum?

Costate paspalum

What is the growth rate of Paspalum costellatum?

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184243-2: 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].