Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 25 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887726
Common Names
- Paspalum geminiflorum
- Geminiflorum Paspalum
- Paspalum Geminiflorum
Description
Paspalum geminiflorum (also called Twin-flowered Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in coastal areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum geminiflorum 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 geminiflorum has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paspalum geminiflorum 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 geminiflorum
Paspalum geminiflorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum geminiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum geminiflorum?
Paspalum geminiflorum
What is the common name of Paspalum geminiflorum?
Twinflower Paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum geminiflorum?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414190-1: 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].