Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
expansum
ID:
888320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(2): 81 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887655

Common Names

  • Paspalum Expansum
  • Broadleaf Paspalum
  • Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum expansum (also called Paspalum expansum, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Central and South America. It grows in moist soils, such as those found in wetlands, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum expansum is a grass species that is used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum expansum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum expansum is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and moist soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Paspalum expansum

Paspalum expansum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. It can be found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Paspalum expansum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum expansum?

Paspalum expansum

What is the common name of Paspalum expansum?

Broadleaf Paspalum

What is the growth habit of Paspalum expansum?

Perennial grass

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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414135-1: 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].