Paspalum pulchellum
Grand Paspalum
Also known as: Anastrophus pulchellus (Kunth) Schltdl. ex B.D.Jacks. +5 more
- Anastrophus pulchellus (Kunth) Schltdl. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Anastrophus pulchellus Schltdl.
- Dichromus elegans (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Flüggé) Schltdl.
- Paspalum arenicola C.Muell.
- Paspalum arenicola Müll.Berol.
- Reimaria elegans Humb. & Bonpl. ex Flüggé
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum pulchellum (commonly known as Grand 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. It is part of the broad Paspalum genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela