Paspalum orbiculatum
Circular Paspalum
Also known as: Paspalum geniculatum Steud. +6 more
- Paspalum geniculatum Steud.
- Paspalum lenormandii Husn.
- Paspalum orbiculatum subsp. potarense Chase
- Paspalum orbiculatum var. lanuginosum Henrard
- Paspalum orbiculatum var. potaroense Chase
- Paspalum pusillum Flüggé
- Paspalum serpens Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Paspalum orbiculatum (commonly known as Circular Paspalum) 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. The genus Paspalum is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maryland