Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbanianum
ID:
889259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Misc. Publ. U.S.D.A. 243: 237 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888594

Common Names

  • Urbanianum Paspalum
  • Urbanianum Grass
  • Urbanianum Watergrass

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Description

Paspalum urbanianum (also called 'Urbanianum Paspalum', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a prostrate growth habit, with small, narrow, and pointed leaves. It is typically found in moist habitats, such as along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum urbanianum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a turf grass for lawns. It is also used for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum urbanianum has small, white flowers with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round grain. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum urbanianum is a warm-season grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a perennial grass that is tolerant of drought, heat, and humidity. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or vegetative means such as division or cuttings.

Where to Find Paspalum urbanianum

Paspalum urbanianum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414825-1: 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].