''Paspalum plicatulum'' is a species of
grass known by the common name brownseed paspalum. In Brazil its names include ''capim coquerinho'', ''felpudo'' and ''pasto-negro''. It is called ''zong zi que bai'' in Chinese and ''herbe à cheval'' in French. In South America its names include ''camalote'', ''gamelotillo'', and ''hierba de cepa''.
[''Paspalum plicatulum''.]
Tropical Forages. It is native to the Americas, where it occurs in the southeastern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of South America.
[''Paspalum plicatulum''.]
Grass Manual Treatment.[
This rhizomatous perennial grass has thick stems which can exceed in height. The leaf blades are up to long. The inflorescence is a ]panicle
A panicle is a much-branched inflorescence. (softcover ). Some authors distinguish it from a compound spike inflorescence, by requiring that the flowers (and fruit) be pedicellate (having a single stem per flower). The branches of a panicle are of ...
with up to 7 branches. The paired spikelets are generally oval in shape and are brown in color.[
In its native range this grass grows in disturbed areas as well as prairies and forests.][ It is planted in many areas of the world to feed livestock.][
The seeds provide food for birds.][''Paspalum plicatulum''.]
USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet. It is used as a pasture grass and it can be made into hay. It can be grown on low-fertility soils. Cultivars include 'Bryan', 'Hartley', and 'Rodd's Bay'.[
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References
External links
USDA Plants ProfileNatureServe
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