Paspalum parviflorum
Smallseed Paspalum
Also known as: Paspalum parviflorum var. humile Nees ex Döll +2 more
- Paspalum parviflorum var. humile Nees ex Döll
- Paspalum vestitum Steud.
- Paspalum vestitum Steud. ex Döll
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Paspalum parviflorum (commonly known as Smallseed Paspalum) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in 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
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Panama, Surinam, Venezuela
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)
Puerto Rico