Paspalum almum
Comb's Crowngrass, Comb's Paspalum
Also known as: Paspalum hexastachyum Parodi +1 more
- Paspalum hexastachyum Parodi
- Paspalum ovale var. apiculatum Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum almum (commonly known as Comb's crowngrass or Comb's paspalum) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Paspalum genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Cuba, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Louisiana, Texas