Paspalum coryphaeum
Emperor Crowngrass, Emperor Paspalum
Also known as: Paspalum brunneum Mez +5 more
- Paspalum brunneum Mez
- Paspalum chapadense Swallen
- Paspalum corypheum Trin.
- Paspalum familiare Steud.
- Paspalum meziibrunneum Herter
- Paspalum violascens Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum coryphaeum (commonly known as Emperor Crowngrass or Emperor Paspalum) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet 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)
Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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, North Carolina