Paspalum

Scientific Name: Paspalum hieronymi Hack.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Paspalum L./ Paspalum hieronymi Hack.

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General Information
Usda SymbolPAHI13
GroupMonocot
Life Cycle
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPAHI13

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum269
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim40000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim4800
Precipitation, Maximum70
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)1
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)15


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
Shape and OrientationProstrate
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.8
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormStoloniferous
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Propagated by SeedNo


Suitability/Use

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