Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chase) S.Denham
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 521 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278208
Common Names
- Paspalum thrasyoides
- Thrasyoides Paspalum
- Thrasyoides Plant
Description
Paspalum thrasyoides (also called 'Thrasyoides Paspalum', among many other common names) is a grass native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum thrasyoides is used as an ornamental grass and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Paspalum thrasyoides are small, white, and clustered in dense spikes. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are small, with ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paspalum thrasyoides is a low-growing, evergreen grass with small, glossy green leaves. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Paspalum thrasyoides
Paspalum thrasyoides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Paspalum thrasyoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum thrasyoides?
Paspalum thrasyoides
What are the common names of Paspalum thrasyoides?
Thrasyoides Paspalum, Thrasyoides Paspalum Grass
What type of plant is Paspalum thrasyoides?
Paspalum thrasyoides is a species of grass in the Poaceae family
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:60440780-2: 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].