| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Paspalum repens P.J.Bergius | |
| Synonyms | |
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. It is often called Paspalum fluitans, 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. 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.
Wildlife value
Paspalum repens has a medium protein content; it is highly palatable for both browsing and grazing animals and is a favored food of Manatees.
References
- ^ "Paspalum repens P.J.Bergius". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ NRCS. "Paspalum fluitans". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Allen, C. M.; Hall, D. W. "Paspalum repens". beta.floranorthamerica.org. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- "Paspalum repens - Species Details". Atlas of Florida Plants. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- "| Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants | University of Florida, IFAS". plants.ifas.ufl.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- "USDA Plants Database". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- "Manatees Expand Their Habitat in Costa Rica". Costa Rica Star News. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
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