Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 31 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888338
Common Names
- Paspalum Reduncum
- Reduncum Paspalum
- Reduncum Grass
Description
Paspalum reduncum (also called Redundant 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 reduncum is used as a turfgrass, forage grass, and as an ornamental grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum reduncum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paspalum reduncum is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows to a height of 1 m and prefers moist soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best planted in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Paspalum reduncum
Paspalum reduncum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum reduncum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum reduncum?
Paspalum reduncum
What is the common name of Paspalum reduncum?
Redunca Paspalum
What type of plant is Paspalum reduncum?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414644-1: 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].