Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oteroi
ID:
888791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 383 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888126

Common Names

  • Oteroi Paspalum
  • Paspalum Oteroi
  • Oteroi Grass

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Description

Paspalum oteroi (also called Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows in tufts. It has long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy 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 oteroi 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 oteroi 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, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum oteroi 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 oteroi

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

Paspalum oteroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum oteroi?

Paspalum oteroi

What type of plant is Paspalum oteroi?

Grass

What is the growth habit of Paspalum oteroi?

Perennial

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184518-2: 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].