Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plowmanii
ID:
888909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morrone & Zuloaga

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 307 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888244

Common Names

  • Paspalum Plowmanii
  • Plowmanii Paspalum
  • Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum plowmanii (also called Plowman's paspalum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass with a tufted, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 m (1–1.5 ft). It is found in wet and dry habitats, from sea level to high elevations in the Andes.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum plowmanii is used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paspalum plowmanii is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are pale green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum plowmanii is a perennial grass that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a low-growing grass that forms a dense mat of foliage and can be used as a groundcover. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Paspalum plowmanii

Paspalum limbatum can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Paspalum plowmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum plowmanii?

Paspalum plowmanii

What type of plant is Paspalum plowmanii?

Grass

What is the common name of Paspalum plowmanii?

Plowman's 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

Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327137-2: 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].