About Paspalum plicatulum Michx.
Paspalum plicatulum Michx. is a species of grass with the common name brownseed paspalum. It has different regional common names: capim coquerinho, felpudo, and pasto-negro in Brazil; zong zi que bai in Chinese; herbe à cheval in French; and camalote, gamelotillo, and hierba de cepa elsewhere in South America. This species is native to the Americas, with a native distribution covering the southeastern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. It is a rhizomatous perennial grass with thick stems that can grow over 1 metre (3 ft) tall. Its leaf blades reach up to 35 centimetres (14 in) in length. The inflorescence is a panicle with up to 7 branches. The paired spikelets are generally oval-shaped and brown in color. Within its native range, this grass grows in disturbed areas, prairies, and forests. It is planted across many world regions for livestock feed, and its seeds provide food for birds. It is used as a pasture grass and can be processed into hay. It can be successfully grown on low-fertility soils. Registered cultivars of this species include 'Bryan', 'Hartley', and 'Rodd's Bay'.
