Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
888343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 93 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887678

Common Names

  • Paspalum Fimbriatum
  • Fringed Paspalum
  • Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum fimbriatum (also called Fringed Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It grows in moist, sunny habitats such as riverbanks, roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum fimbriatum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a turf grass. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum fimbriatum has small yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum fimbriatum 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 fimbriatum

Paspalum fimbriatum 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 fimbriatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum fimbriatum?

Paspalum fimbriatum

What is the common name of Paspalum fimbriatum?

Fringed Paspalum

What is the growth habit of Paspalum fimbriatum?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414155-1: 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].