Paspalum densum
Dense Crowngrass
Also known as: Paspalum densum var. ciliatum Döll +2 more
- Paspalum densum var. ciliatum Döll
- Paspalum paniceum G.E.Sm.
- Paspalum paniceum Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum densum (commonly known as Dense Crowngrass) 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)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Northwest, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.