Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repandum
ID:
1306234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) G.H.Rua & Valls

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 73: 64 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318688

Common Names

  • Paspalum Repandum
  • Repandum Paspalum
  • Repandum Grass

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Description

Paspalum repandum (also called repand paspalum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Brazil. It has a short, erect stem with two to three leaves and a single flower. It grows in open areas and in the shade of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum repandum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can be used to add color and texture to any space.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paspalum repandum is a white color, with a short, thick stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Paspalum repandum: This species is propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 3 inches tall. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Paspalum repandum

Paspalum repandum is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Paspalum repandum FAQ

What are the common names of Paspalum repandum?

Paspalum repandum is commonly known as the Repand Paspalum.

What is the natural habitat of Paspalum repandum?

Paspalum repandum is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

What is the flower color of Paspalum repandum?

The flowers of Paspalum repandum are usually yellow in color.

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.
Gabriel H. Rua (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Rua' in the authors string.
José Francisco Montenegro Valls (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valls' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123744-1: 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].