Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laeve
ID:
888551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 44 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887886

Common Names

  • Paspalum Laeve
  • Laeve Paspalum
  • Laeve Grass

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Description

Paspalum killipii (also called Killip's Paspalum, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to North America. It has a short, erect stem and rounded spikelets. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum laeve 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

The flower of Paspalum laeve is a small, yellowish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum laeve is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Paspalum laeve

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

Paspalum laeve FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Paspalum laeve?

Paspalum laeve prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What type of soil is best for Paspalum laeve?

Paspalum laeve prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Paspalum laeve be watered?

Paspalum laeve should be watered regularly, but not too frequently.

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325364-2: 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].