Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denticulatum
ID:
888211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. : 111 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887546

Common Names

  • Denticulatum Paspalum
  • Denticulatum Couchgrass
  • Denticulatum Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum denticulatum (also called Toothed Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as wetlands, and can reach heights of up to 1.2 m. It has a narrow leaf blade and a long, thin inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum denticulatum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum denticulatum has small, yellow flowers with long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum denticulatum is a warm season grass that can be propagated by seed or by division. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Paspalum denticulatum

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

Paspalum denticulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum denticulatum?

Paspalum denticulatum

What is the common name of Paspalum denticulatum?

Paspalum

What is the family of Paspalum denticulatum?

Poaceae

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414056-1: 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].