Paspalum pygmaeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 18 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888311
Common Names
- Paspalum Remotum
- Paspalum Remyi
- Paspalum Renggeri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum pygmaeum (also called Pygmy Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It has narrow leaves and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum pygmaeum is used as a turfgrass and forage grass, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum pygmaeum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum pygmaeum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil, and the plants should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly. Paspalum pygmaeum can also be propagated by division of the clumps. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Paspalum pygmaeum
Paspalum pygmaeum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum pygmaeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum pygmaeum?
Paspalum pygmaeum
What is the common name of Paspalum pygmaeum?
Pygmy Paspalum
What type of plant is Paspalum pygmaeum?
Grass
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184623-2: 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].