Paspalum plenipilum Nash

Scientific Name: Paspalum plenipilum Nash


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Paspalum L./ Paspalum plenipilum Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash
General Information
Usda SymbolPAPL7
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPAPL7

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Paspalum plenipilum Nash is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim43560
Planting Density per Acre, Minim40912
Precipitation, Maximum59
Precipitation, Minimum38
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)4
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.9
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound287000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
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 plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

<i>Paspalum plenipilum</i> Nash

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