The taxonomy of Paspalum paspalodes and P. vaginatum as represented in South Africa

The taxonomy and distribution of two species of the subgenus  Disticha of  Paspalum, as re­presented in South Africa, are presented. Two distinct, closely related species are recognized, namelyPaspalum paspatodes (Michx.) Scribn. (previously known as  P. distichum L., the name being rejected as a no...

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Main Author: A. E. Loxton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 1974-12-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
Online Access:https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1454
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Summary:The taxonomy and distribution of two species of the subgenus  Disticha of  Paspalum, as re­presented in South Africa, are presented. Two distinct, closely related species are recognized, namelyPaspalum paspatodes (Michx.) Scribn. (previously known as  P. distichum L., the name being rejected as a no men confusum), and  P. vaginatum Swartz.
ISSN:0006-8241
2311-9284