Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavum
ID:
888349

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 220 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887684

Common Names

  • Paspalum Flavum
  • Yellow Paspalum
  • Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum flavum (also called Yellow 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 flavum 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 flavum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seed is a small, brown, oblong caryopsis. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum flavum is a perennial grass that is native to South America and is commonly found in wet areas. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray and can be used in areas prone to flooding. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is best to fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Paspalum flavum

Paspalum flavum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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

Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414161-1: 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].