Paspalum vexillarium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.H.Rua, Valls, Graciano-Ribeiro & R.C.Oliveira
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 269 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908583
Common Names
- Paspalum vexillarium
- Vexillum Paspalum
- Winged Paspalum
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Paspalum vexillarium (also called Paspalum vexillarium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum vexillarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum vexillarium has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum vexillarium is a grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Mowing should be done to keep the grass in shape.
Where to Find Paspalum vexillarium
Paspalum vexillarium is native to South Korea and can be found in the Jeju Island.
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
Gabriel H. Rua (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Rua' in the authors string.
José Francisco Montenegro Valls (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valls' in the authors string.
Regina C. Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Oliveira' in the authors string.
Dalva Graciano Ribeiro (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graciano-Ribeiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447864-2: 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].