Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dispar
ID:
888234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 96 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887569

Common Names

  • Dispar Paspalum
  • Dispar Couchgrass
  • Dispar Paspal Grass

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Description

Paspalum dispar (also called Variable 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 dispar is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum dispar has small, white flowers that are arranged in spikes. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a rosette-like growth habit and are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum dispar 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 dispar

Paspalum dispar is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.

Paspalum dispar FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum dispar?

Paspalum dispar

What is the common name of Paspalum dispar?

Paspalum

What is the family of Paspalum dispar?

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184272-2: 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].