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Paspalum molle

Soft Paspalum
Also known as: Paspalum portoricense Nash +3 more
  • Paspalum portoricense Nash
  • Paspalum sciaphilum Steud.
  • Paspalum simile Mez
  • Paspalum umbrosum Salzm. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in South America, Paspalum molle (commonly known as Soft Paspalum) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela, Windward Is.

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