Paspalum batianoffii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.K.Simon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 598 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887327
Common Names
- Paspalum batianoffii
- Batianoff's Paspalum
- Batianoff Paspalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum batianoffii (also called Batianoff's Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and grows in moist, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum batianoffii is used as a forage grass and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in erosion control and as a turf grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paspalum batianoffii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coat. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is narrow and pointed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum batianoffii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt-tolerant. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little care.
Where to Find Paspalum batianoffii
Paspalum batianoffii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Paspalum batianoffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum batianoffii?
Paspalum batianoffii
What is the common name of Paspalum batianoffii?
Batianoff's paspalum
What is the optimal growing environment for Paspalum batianoffii?
Paspalum batianoffii prefers full sun and moist soil.
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
Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961525-1: 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].