Paspalum nanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 230 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888079
Common Names
- Nanum Paspalum
- Nanum Grass
- Nanum Paspalum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum nanum (also called Dwarf Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open areas such as grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum nanum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum nanum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum nanum is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate both wet and dry conditions. It is best grown in full sun and can be propagated from seed or by division. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Paspalum nanum
Paspalum nanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Paspalum nanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum nanum?
Paspalum nanum
What is the common name of Paspalum nanum?
Nanum paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum nanum?
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414466-1: 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].