Paspalum foliiforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
S.Denham
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 501 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278207
Common Names
- Paspalum foliiforme
- Leafy Paspalum
- Leafy Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum foliiforme (also called 'Foliiform Paspalum', among many other common names) is a grass native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum foliiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Paspalum foliiforme are small, white, and clustered in dense spikes. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are small, with lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum foliiforme is a low-growing, evergreen grass with small, glossy green leaves. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Paspalum foliiforme
Paspalum foliiforme is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Paspalum foliiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum foliiforme?
Paspalum foliiforme
What are the common names of Paspalum foliiforme?
Foliiforme Paspalum, Foliiforme Paspalum Grass
What type of plant is Paspalum foliiforme?
Paspalum foliiforme is a species of grass in the Poaceae family
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
Silvia S. Denham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Denham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440769-2: 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].