Paspalum dispar
Mosquito Crowngrass
Also known as: Paspalum dispar var. marahuacense Rodr.-Rodr.
- Paspalum dispar var. marahuacense Rodr.-Rodr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum dispar (commonly known as Mosquito Crowngrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.