Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pilg.) S.Denham
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 518 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285424
Common Names
- Paspalum schumannii
- Schumannii Paspalum
- Schumannii's Paspalum
Description
Paspalum schumannii (also called Schumann's Paspalum, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to South America and it is found in moist montane grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum schumannii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Paspalum schumannii are small and white, with five petals. Seed: The seeds of Paspalum schumannii are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Paspalum schumannii are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paspalum schumannii is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Paspalum schumannii
Paspalum schumannii is found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Paspalum schumannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum schumannii?
Paspalum schumannii
What is the common name of Paspalum schumannii?
Schumann's Paspalum
What is the family of Paspalum schumannii?
Poaceae
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
Silvia S. Denham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Denham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440777-2: 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].