Longleaf Paspalum
Paspalum sumatrense
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Paspalum
- Species:
- Paspalum sumatrense
- USDA Symbol:
- PALO18
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in monsoon-affected regions