Paspalum virgatum
Clyde Road Grass, Talquezal
Other regional names: Upright Paspalum
- Upright Paspalum
Also known as: Panicum lagascae subsp. virgatum (L.) Kuntze +17 more
- Panicum lagascae subsp. virgatum (L.) Kuntze
- Panicum lagascae var. virgatum (L.) Kuntze
- Paspalum lagascae subsp. virgatum (L.) Kuntze
- Paspalum lagascae var. virgatum (L.) Kuntze
- Paspalum leucocheilum C.Wright
- Paspalum virgatum subsp. ciliatum Döll
- Paspalum virgatum subsp. jacquinianum Flüggé
- Paspalum virgatum subsp. linnaeanum Flüggé
- Paspalum virgatum subsp. linneanum Flüggé
- Paspalum virgatum subsp. stramineum Griseb.
- Paspalum virgatum subsp. willdenowianum Flüggé
- Paspalum virgatum var. ciliatum Döll
- Paspalum virgatum var. jacquinianum Flüggé
- Paspalum virgatum var. linnaeanum Flüggé
- Paspalum virgatum var. linneanum Flüggé
- Paspalum virgatum var. stramineum Griseb.
- Paspalum virgatum var. willdenowianum Flüggé
- Paspalum wettsteinii Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paspalum virgatum (commonly known as Clyde Road grass or Talquezal) 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. The genus Paspalum is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
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, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, C. American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, China Southeast, Gabon, Hawaii, Jawa, Madagascar, Madeira, Malaya, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, Taiwan