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Dallis grass
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Grasses & bamboos

Dallis grass

Paspalum dilatatum Poir.

Introduced by people

Names

EnglishDallis grass
Dutch—
SpanishPasto bahía
Chinese毛花雀稗
Scientific namePaspalum dilatatum Poir.

About this species

Paspalum dilatatum is a species of grass known by the common name dallisgrass, Dallas grass, or sticky heads. It is native to Brazil and Argentina, but it is known throughout the world as an introduced species and at times a common weed. Its rapid growth and spreading rhizomes make it an invasive pest in some areas. It is present in the southern half of North America, southern Europe, much of Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and many tropical and subtropical areas.

Paspalum dilatatum is a food source for several avian species, including the long-tailed widowbird.

The common name dallisgrass was derived from A. T. Dallis, a 19th-century farmer who grew the species extensively near La Grange, Georgia.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusPaspalum

In Suriname

12Records in Suriname
1951First record
1956Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Paramaribo3
  • Wanica2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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