Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modestum
ID:
888715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 68 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888050

Common Names

  • Modestum Paspalum
  • Modestum Grass
  • Modestum Paspalum Grass

Searching for Paspalum modestum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Paspalum modestum (also called Modest Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It has a clumping 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 modestum is used in landscaping, as a turf grass for lawns, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum modestum has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

Searching for Paspalum modestum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum modestum is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Paspalum modestum

Paspalum modestum can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Paspalum modestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum modestum?

Paspalum modestum

What is the common name of Paspalum modestum?

Modest paspalum

What is the growth habit of Paspalum modestum?

Perennial grass

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 Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184486-2: 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].