Paspalum longipedunculatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Le Conte
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
J. Phys. Chim. Hist. Nat. Arts 91: 284 1820
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887956
Common Names
- Long-stalked Paspalum
- Long-stalked Milletgrass
- Long-stalked Panicgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum longipedunculatum (also called Long-Stalked 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 longipedunculatum is used as a forage grass for livestock, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum longipedunculatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum longipedunculatum 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 longipedunculatum
Paspalum longipedunculatum is native to South America and can be found in wet grasslands, marshes, and riverbanks.
Paspalum longipedunculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum longipedunculatum?
Paspalum longipedunculatum
What is the common name of Paspalum longipedunculatum?
Longipedunculatum paspalum
What is the habitat of Paspalum longipedunculatum?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-431848: Based on the initial data import