Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insulare
ID:
888511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 145 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887846

Common Names

  • Insulare Paspalum
  • Insulare Couchgrass
  • Insulare Paspal Grass

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Description

Paspalum insulare (also called Bahiagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a spreading growth habit and grows in a variety of habitats, including pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum insulare is used as a forage crop, as a turf grass, and for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum insulare has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum insulare is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade and drought. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Paspalum insulare

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

Paspalum insulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum insulare?

Paspalum insulare

What is the common name of Paspalum insulare?

Island Paspalum

What is the natural habitat of Paspalum insulare?

It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184393-2: 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].