Paspalum polyphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. : 114 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888254
Common Names
- Paspalum Polyphyllum
- Polyphyllum Paspalum
- Paspalum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum polyphyllum (also called Paspalum polyphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture, and grows in a variety of habitats, including open fields, woodlands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum polyphyllum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum polyphyllum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum polyphyllum is a perennial grass native to South America and is commonly found in wet areas such as marshes and swamps. It can be propagated by seed or division and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt and can be used as a lawn grass in areas with hot, dry summers. It is also used as a pasture grass for livestock.
Where to Find Paspalum polyphyllum
Paspalum polyphyllum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in the eastern United States.
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:326495-2: 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].