Paspalum aspidiotes
Also known as: Paspalum erectifolium Swallen +1 more
- Paspalum erectifolium Swallen
- Paspalum setiglume Chase
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Paspalum aspidiotes is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Paspalum, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela