Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligulare
ID:
888607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 60 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887942

Common Names

  • Paspalum ligulare
  • Ligulate Paspalum
  • Ligulate Grass

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Description

Paspalum ligulare (also called ligulate 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 ligulare is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paspalum ligulare is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seed is a small, dark-brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum ligulare is a perennial grass native to South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It is best to sow the seed in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant them in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Paspalum ligulare

Paspalum ligulare can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Paspalum ligulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum ligulare?

Paspalum ligulare

What is the common name of Paspalum ligulare?

Ligulate paspalum

What is the habitat of Paspalum ligulare?

It is found in moist areas, such as wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414362-1: 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].