Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostratum
ID:
888939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scribn. & Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Agrostol. U.S.D.A. 24: 9 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888274

Common Names

  • Paspalum Prostratum
  • Prostratum Paspalum
  • Paspalum Grass

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Description

Paspalum prostratum (also called Prostrate Paspalum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.2 meters in height. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum prostratum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum prostratum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum prostratum 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 prostratum

Paspalum prostratum is native to South America, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184605-2: 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].