Species:
longipedicellatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Oliveira & Valls
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 32: 93 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918393
Common Names
- Paspalum longipedicellatum
- Longipedicellatum Paspalum
- Paspalum Longipedicellatum
Description
Paspalum longipedicellatum (also called Longipedicellatum Paspalum, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in the Atlantic Forest. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum longipedicellatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum longipedicellatum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paspalum longipedicellatum is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a clumping grass with a single stem and can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and moist until germination.
Where to Find Paspalum longipedicellatum
Paspalum longipedicellatum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
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
Regina C. Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Oliveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105358-1: 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].