Biology:Paspalum repens
| Paspalum repens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Paspalum |
| Species: | P. repens
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| Binomial name | |
| Paspalum repens P.J.Bergius
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Synonyms list
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Paspalum repens, known as horsetail paspalum or water paspalum, is a species of grass native to South America, Central America, and North America.[1][2][3] It is often called Paspalum fluitans,[2] though this name is treated as a synonym of P. repens in Kew's Plants of the World Online database and the Flora of North America project.[3] It is an obligate wetland species, often found submersed or floating in shallow water bodies or on the edges of rivers. It grows to be about a foot tall, with lance shaped leaves, spongy air-filled stems, and often a reddish tint. Inflorescence takes the form of spikelets.[4][5]
Wildlife Value
P. repens has a medium protein content; it is highly palatable for both browsing and grazing animals[6] and is a favored food of Manatees. [7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Paspalum repens P.J.Bergius". Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30475806-2. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Paspalum fluitans". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PAFL5. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Allen, C. M.; Hall, D. W.. "Paspalum repens". http://beta.floranorthamerica.org/Paspalum_repens. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ↑ "Paspalum repens - Species Details". http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/plant.aspx?id=845.
- ↑ "| Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants | University of Florida, IFAS". https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/paspalum-repens/.
- ↑ "USDA Plants Database". https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=PAFL5.
- ↑ "Manatees Expand Their Habitat in Costa Rica" (in en-US). 2014-01-14. https://www.news.cr/manatees-expand-their-habitat-in-costa-rica/31598/.
Wikidata ☰ Q17395854 entry
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