Paspalum fasciculatum
Bamboo Grass, Mexican Crowngrass
Other regional names: Venezuela Grass
- Venezuela Grass
Also known as: Paspalum delochei Steud. +3 more
- Paspalum delochei Steud.
- Paspalum fasciculatum var. glabratum Döll
- Paspalum oriziformis Steud.
- Paspalum vaginatum var. pleostachyum Döll
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum fasciculatum (commonly known as Bamboo Grass or Mexican Crowngrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, 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)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Galápagos, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.