Paspalum wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc. & Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 310 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888664
Common Names
- Paspalum Wrightii
- Wright's Paspalum
- Wright's Water Couch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum wrightii (also called Wright's 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 wrightii is used as an ornamental grass, as a turf grass, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum wrightii 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 wrightii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Paspalum wrightii
Paspalum wrightii can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Paspalum wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum wrightii?
Paspalum wrightii
What is the common name of Paspalum wrightii?
Wright's Paspalum
What is the habitat of Paspalum wrightii?
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184776-2: 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].