Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crucense
ID:
1278845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Killeen) S.Denham

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 494 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278183

Common Names

  • Paspalum crucense
  • Crucense Paspalum
  • Paspalum

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Description

Paspalum crucense (also called 'Cross-shaped Paspalum', among many other common names) is a grass native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry climates and can be found in woodlands, savannas, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum crucense is used as a source of food, medicine, and for making dyes and inks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paspalum crucense is a small, white, fluffy flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum crucense is a hardy perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-10.

Where to Find Paspalum crucense

Paspalum crucense is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Paspalum crucense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum crucense?

Paspalum crucense

What are the common names of Paspalum crucense?

Crucense Paspalum, Crucense Paspalum Grass

What type of plant is Paspalum crucense?

Paspalum crucense is a species of grass in the Poaceae family

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

Timothy John Killeen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killeen' in the authors string.
Silvia S. Denham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Denham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440765-2: 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].