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Latin American crowngrass

Paspalum convexum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Paspalum
Species
Paspalum convexum (Latin American crowngrass)

Similar Species in Paspalum

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Bahiagras
Paspalum notatum
Not Evaluated
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Brasilianische Hirse
Paspalum dilatatum
Not Evaluated
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Kodohirse
Paspalum scrobiculatum
Least Concern
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Pfannengras
Paspalum distichum
Least Concern
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hairy-seed paspalum
Paspalum pubiflorum
Data Deficient
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Hilograss
Paspalum conjugatum
Least Concern
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Bead Grass
Paspalum dissectum
Least Concern
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Bigleaf paspalum
Paspalum macrophyllum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Latin American crowngrass?
The scientific name of Latin American crowngrass is Paspalum convexum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.
Where does Latin American crowngrass live?
Latin American crowngrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does Latin American crowngrass belong to?
Latin American crowngrass (Paspalum convexum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Latin American crowngrass belong to?
Latin American crowngrass (Paspalum convexum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Latin American crowngrass?
The closest relatives of Latin American crowngrass in the genus Paspalum include Bahiagras, Brasilianische Hirse, Kodohirse, Pfannengras, Bigleaf paspalum.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Paspalum — 20 Species

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Bahiagras
Paspalum notatum
NE 🐾
Brasilianische Hirse
Paspalum dilatatum
NE 🐾
Kodohirse
Paspalum scrobiculatum
LC 🐾
Pfannengras
Paspalum distichum
LC 🐾
Bigleaf paspalum
Paspalum macrophyllum
NE 🐾
hairy-seed paspalum
Paspalum pubiflorum
DD 🐾
Hilograss
Paspalum conjugatum
LC 🐾
Intermediate paspalum
Paspalum intermedium
NE 🐾
Long-leaved paspalum
Paspalum sumatrense
EX 🐾
Emperor crowngrass
Paspalum coryphaeum
NE 🐾
Paspalum
Paspalum mandiocanum
NE 🐾
Ribbed paspalum
Paspalum malacophyllum
NE 🐾
Panama crowngrass
Paspalum fimbriatum
NE 🐾
Peruvian paspalum
Paspalum racemosum
NE 🐾
prostrate dallis grass
Paspalum pauciciliatum
NE 🐾
matted paspalum
Paspalum minus
NE 🐾
Blue Crowngrass
Paspalum caespitosum
LC 🐾
Talquezal
Paspalum virgatum
LC 🐾
Scattered paspalum
Paspalum conspersum
NE 🐾
Seashore paspalum
Paspalum vaginatum
LC
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