Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
langei
ID:
888573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 17: 179 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887908

Common Names

  • Paspalum langei
  • Lange's Paspalum
  • Lange's Grass

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Description

Paspalum langei (also called Lange's paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has flat, narrow leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum langei is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to reduce soil salinity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paspalum langei 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 langei 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 langei

Paspalum langei can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Paspalum langei FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Paspalum langei?

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

What type of soil is best for Paspalum langei?

Paspalum langei prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Paspalum langei be watered?

Paspalum langei 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

George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184424-2: 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].