Paspalum caespitosum
Blue Crowngrass, Blue Paspalum
Other regional names: Slender Paspalum
- Slender Paspalum
Also known as: Paspalum alainii León +3 more
- Paspalum alainii León
- Paspalum caespitosum var. longifolium Vasey
- Paspalum heterophyllum Desv. ex Poir.
- Paspalum poiretii Roem. & Schult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum caespitosum (commonly known as Blue Crowngrass or Blue Paspalum) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Paspalum, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico