Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sodiroanum
ID:
889146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 51: 237 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888481

Common Names

  • Sodiroan Paspalum
  • Sodiroan Seashore Paspalum
  • Sodiroan's Paspalum

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Description

Paspalum sodiroanum (also called Sodiro's 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 sodiroanum 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

Paspalum sodiroanum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum sodiroanum is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown from seed, and the seed should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Division should be done every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Paspalum sodiroanum

Paspalum sodiroanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Paspalum sodiroanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum sodiroanum?

Paspalum sodiroanum

What is the family of Paspalum sodiroanum?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Paspalum sodiroanum?

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414732-1: 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].