Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
motembense
ID:
888732

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 53: 457 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888067

Common Names

  • Motembense Paspalum
  • Motembense Grass
  • Motembense Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum motembense (also called Motembo 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 motembense 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 motembense has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum motembense 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 motembense

Paspalum motembense is native to South America, and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Paspalum motembense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum motembense?

Paspalum motembense

What is the common name of Paspalum motembense?

Motembense paspalum

What is the growth habit of Paspalum motembense?

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

Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184494-2: 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].