Paspalum hirsutum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Retz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1781
Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 2: 7 (1781)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887805
Common Names
- Hirsutum Paspalum
- Paspalum hirsutum
- Hirsutum Watergrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum hirsutum (also called Hirsute paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m and is found in wet grasslands, moist savannas, and along the banks of rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum hirsutum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for erosion control and as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum hirsutum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum hirsutum is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Paspalum hirsutum
Paspalum hirsutum 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
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414252-1: 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].