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Paspalum malacophyllum

Ribbed Paspalum
Also known as: Agropyron intermedium subsp. elongatum (Grisebach) Anghel & Morariu +18 more
  • Agropyron intermedium subsp. elongatum (Grisebach) Anghel & Morariu
  • Anachyris paspaloides Nees
  • Anachyris rosea E.Fourn. ex B.D.Jacks.
  • Anachyris setaria E.Fourn.
  • Anachyris setosa E.Fourn.
  • Panicum malacophyllum var. cordobense Kuntze
  • Panicum malacophyllum var. elongatum (Griseb.) Kuntze
  • Paspalum boliviense Chase
  • Paspalum eitenii Swallen
  • Paspalum elongatum Griseb.
  • Paspalum malacophyllum f. parviflorum Hack.
  • Paspalum malacophyllum var. ciliatum Döll
  • Paspalum malacophyllum var. elongatum (Griseb.) Kuntze
  • Paspalum malacophyllum var. genuinum Döll
  • Paspalum malacophyllum var. glabrescens Döll
  • Paspalum malacophyllum var. longipilum Hack.
  • Paspalum malacophyllum var. petiolatum Döll
  • Paspalum planiusculum Swallen
  • Paspalum quadrifarium var. elongatum (Griseb.) Hack.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Paspalum malacophyllum (commonly known as Ribbed paspalum) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay

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)
China North-Central, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Puerto Rico, Texas

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