Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
888648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 92 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887983

Common Names

  • Big-leaved Paspalum
  • Big-leaved Milletgrass
  • Big-leaved Panicgrass

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Description

Paspalum macrophyllum (also called Large-Leaf Paspalum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass with a prostrate growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum macrophyllum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as a turf grass for lawns and golf courses. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum macrophyllum has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum macrophyllum 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 macrophyllum

Paspalum macrophyllum is native to South America and can be found in wet grasslands, marshes, and riverbanks.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414399-1: 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].