Paspalum arundinaceum
Thick Ditch Crowngrass
Also known as: Paspalum anemotum Ridl. +6 more
- Paspalum anemotum Ridl.
- Paspalum elatum Rich. ex Döll
- Paspalum longebrachiatum Steud.
- Paspalum longibrachiatum Steud.
- Paspalum phonoliticum Ridl.
- Paspalum pleostachyum Döll
- Paspalum secans Hitchc. & Chase
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Paspalum arundinaceum (commonly known as Thick Ditch Crowngrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida, Hawaii