Paspalum longicuspe - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 17: 172 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887960
Common Names
- Long-spiked Paspalum
- Long-spiked Milletgrass
- Long-spiked Panicgrass
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Paspalum longicuspe (also called Long-Spiked Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open areas such as grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum longicuspe is used as a forage grass for livestock, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum longicuspe 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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Paspalum longicuspe is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to mow the grass to a height of 4-6 inches to keep it looking its best.
Where to Find Paspalum longicuspe
Paspalum longicuspe is native to South America and can be found in wet grasslands, marshes, and riverbanks.
Paspalum longicuspe FAQ
What are the optimal growing conditions for Paspalum longicuspe?
Paspalum longicuspe prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What type of soil is best for Paspalum longicuspe?
Paspalum longicuspe prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Paspalum longicuspe be watered?
Paspalum longicuspe 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184445-2: 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].