Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itaboense
ID:
888523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Catasús

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Cub. 4: 6 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887858

Common Names

  • Itaboense Paspalum
  • Itaboense Couchgrass
  • Itaboense Paspal Grass

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Description

Paspalum itaboense (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 itaboense 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

The flower of Paspalum itaboense is small, white and has three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum itaboense is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown from seed, and the seed should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Division should be done every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Paspalum itaboense

Paspalum itaboense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Paspalum itaboense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum itaboense?

Paspalum itaboense

What is the common name of Paspalum itaboense?

Itaboense Paspalum

What is the natural habitat of Paspalum itaboense?

It is native to South America 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

Luis Catasús (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catasús' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184402-2: 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].