Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculosum
ID:
888653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. : 98 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887988

Common Names

  • Spotted Paspalum
  • Spotted Milletgrass
  • Spotted Panicgrass

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Description

Paspalum maculosum (also called Spotted Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Americas. It has a creeping growth habit, with stems up to 1m long, and can form dense mats. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, pastures, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum maculosum 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 maculosum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum maculosum is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or vegetative propagation. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and moderate salt levels. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy, and can be used for grazing or hay production.

Where to Find Paspalum maculosum

Paspalum maculosum 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 Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414403-1: 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].