Paspalum saccharoides
Also known as: Moenchia speciosa Wender. ex Steud. +2 more
- Moenchia speciosa Wender. ex Steud.
- Saccharum polydactylum Willd. ex Steud.
- Syllepis polystachya E.Fourn. ex Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum saccharoides is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively 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)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Leeward Is., Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.