Paspalum simplex - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 259 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888474
Common Names
- Simple Paspalum
- Simple Seashore Paspalum
- Simple's Paspalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum simplex (also called simple paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of up to 1.2 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is commonly found in wetlands, grasslands, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum simplex is used as a forage grass for livestock, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum simplex is a small, white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum simplex is a perennial grass that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a low-growing grass that forms a dense mat of foliage and can be used as a groundcover. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Paspalum simplex
Paspalum simplex is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Paspalum simplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum simplex?
Paspalum simplex
What is the family of Paspalum simplex?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Paspalum simplex?
South America
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
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184690-2: 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].