Vasey grass
Paspalum urvillei Steud.
Paspalum urvillei, commonly known as Vasey grass, is a rhizomatous perennial grass in the Poaceae family. Native to South America, it has been introduced to regions including North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, and southern Africa. It is considered a noxious weed in Hawaii and New Caledonia. This grass can grow up to 2 meters tall and is often found in disturbed, moist habitats.
Description
Paspalum urvillei is a species of grass in the Poaceae family, known as Vasey grass. It is native to South America and has become naturalized in various regions such as North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, and southern Africa, including Madagascar. The grass is considered a noxious weed in Hawaii and New Caledonia. It is a rhizomatous perennial that can grow up to 2 meters in height. The leaves are up to 2.5 centimeters wide and have a prominent ligule. The inflorescence is a spreading or drooping structure with up to 20 branches. It thrives in disturbed habitats, particularly in moist areas.
Other common names
Vasey's grassVasey grass
Distribution
Açores · Portugal Continental · BR · Santa Maria Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · TW · ZA · CL · CK · AS · WS · PT · MX · CD · SZ · KM · FM · VN · MU · Azores · Portugal · Spain · ZW · IN · MY · AO · MG · CN · LR
Synonyms
Paspalum dilatatum var. parviflorumPaspalum griseumPaspalum griseumPaspalum larranagaePaspalum ovatum var. parviflorumPaspalum vaseyanumPaspalum velutinumPaspalum virgatum var. parviflorumPaspalum virgatum var. pubiflorum