Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellatum
ID:
889159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flüggé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Gram. Monogr., Paspalum : 62 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888494

Common Names

  • Stellatum Paspalum
  • Stellatum Paspalum Grass
  • Stellatum Paspalum Turfgrass

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Description

Paspalum stellatum (also called star paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum stellatum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum stramineum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in spikes. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum stellatum is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is tolerant of low fertility soils and prefers moist soils. It is propagated by seed and can be planted in spring or fall. It is best to sow the seed in a moist soil and keep it moist until germination. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Paspalum stellatum

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

Paspalum stellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum stellatum?

Paspalum stellatum

What is the family of Paspalum stellatum?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Paspalum stellatum?

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

Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Johannes Flüggé (1775-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flüggé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414743-1: 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].