Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrad.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 175 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001096145
Common Names
- Paspalum millegrana
- Millegrana Paspalum
- Millegrana Beardedgrass
Description
Paspalum millegrana (also called Thousandgrain Paspalum, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum millegrana is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum millegrana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown caryopsis, and the seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paspalum millegrana is a perennial grass native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and frost. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It requires minimal maintenance and can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.
Where to Find Paspalum millegrana
Paspalum millegrana is native to South America and can be found in open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
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,