Paspalum galapageium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 21: 297 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887718
Common Names
- Paspalum galapageium
- Galapageium Paspalum
- Paspalum Galapageium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum galapageium (also called Galapagos Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is native to the Galapagos Islands, and is commonly found in coastal areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum galapageium 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 galapageium has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum galapageium 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 galapageium
Paspalum galapageium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum galapageium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum galapageium?
Paspalum galapageium
What type of plant is Paspalum galapageium?
Grass
What is the growth habit of Paspalum galapageium?
It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
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:184334-2: 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].