Paspalum mucronatum Muhl.

Scientific Name: Paspalum mucronatum Muhl.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Paspalum L./ Paspalum mucronatum Muhl.

<i>Paspalum mucronatum</i> Muhl.
General Information
Usda SymbolPAMU9
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPAMU9

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Paspalum mucronatum Muhl. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum190
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.6
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10912
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum64
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)4
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormStoloniferous
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)2.5
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound163560
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Paspalum mucronatum</i> Muhl.

<i>Paspalum mucronatum</i> Muhl.

<i>Paspalum mucronatum</i> Muhl.

<i>Paspalum mucronatum</i> Muhl.

<i>Paspalum mucronatum</i> Muhl.

<i>Paspalum mucronatum</i> Muhl.

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