Paspalum orbiculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 32 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888114
Common Names
- Orbiculatum Paspalum
- Paspalum Orbiculatum
- Orbiculatum Grass
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Paspalum orbiculatum (also called Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows in tufts. It has short, oval-shaped leaves with a smooth surface. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is commonly found in wet habitats, such as wetlands and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum orbiculatum is used as a pasture grass for livestock and is also used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum orbiculatum is small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single stem and small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum orbiculatum is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is often used as a lawn grass or as a ground cover in gardens.
Where to Find Paspalum orbiculatum
Paspalum orbiculatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Paspalum orbiculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum platyaxis?
Paspalum platyaxis
What type of plant is Paspalum platyaxis?
Grass
What is the common name of Paspalum platyaxis?
Broadleaf Paspalum
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
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414489-1: 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].