Paspalum virgatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 855 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888635
Common Names
- Paspalum Virgatum
- Switchgrass Paspalum
- Switchgrass Water Couch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum virgatum (also called broom paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are covered in soft hairs. It grows in moist areas such as wetlands, riparian zones, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum virgatum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental grass, and as a turf grass. It is also used to control erosion and to stabilize soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum virgatum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in summer. The flowers are followed by small, brown, oval-shaped seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum virgatum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Paspalum virgatum
Paspalum virgatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Paspalum virgatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum virgatum?
Paspalum virgatum
What is the common name of Paspalum virgatum?
Tall Paspalum
What is the habitat of Paspalum virgatum?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:414854-1: 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].