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Paspalum fimbriatum

Kunth (1816)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Paspalum

Colombia grass, fimbriate paspalum, Panama paspalum

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 93 (1816)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1576 (Ku, K, O); Herbst & Clayton 1998:31/Snow & Lau 2010:55/Faccenda 2023c:133 (KEY); Starr et al. 2002:23 (EM); Oppenheimer 2003:21 (Mo, WM); Oppenheimer 2008:33 (L); Starr et al. 2001/Herbst 6259 BISH (Ku†, 1979)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
2 Paspalum fimbriatum Koloa District, P.T.B.G., Lawai Valley, Big Valley section Mowed field of weeds, common in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 5765 Kauai BISH 1988-01-29
3 Paspalum fimbriatum Bishop Museum Grounds, behind Pauahi Bldg Moist compact soil. Growing with Synedrella nodiflora and Calyptocarpus vialis. 10-15 plants in area. Preserved_Specimen Crago, L.M. 2005005 Oahu BISH 2005-01-12
4 Paspalum fimbriatum P.T.B.G., Lawai Valley Rare in valley. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2303 Kauai BISH 1972-01-04
5 Paspalum fimbriatum Pali Highway, vacinity of Moanawai Pl From side of road, partly sunny area Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1934 Oahu BISH 2021-05-29
6 Paspalum fimbriatum University of Hawaii campus, quarry; base of steps leading down from Dole St parking lot across from Bachman Hall Quarry area. Very common grass. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 20 Oahu BISH 1966-03-19
7 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu; University Ave, Manoa Weed on vacant lot. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 10769 Oahu BISH 1935-01-22
8 Paspalum fimbriatum Moana Rd Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3882 Oahu BISH 1935-11-23
9 Paspalum fimbriatum Laie Graveyard Assoc w/ grasses, haole koa, sunflowers. Growing in wet & dry areas. Level slope, coral loam soil. Preserved_Specimen Brandow, C.T. 26 Oahu BISH 1967-04-25
10 Paspalum fimbriatum Waikane-Schofield Trail, 1/2 mile from parking area Mod common on gravelly shoulder of road. Poor, dry, rocky soil. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 11 Oahu BISH 1966-03-05
11 Paspalum fimbriatum BYU-H sewage plant Silt soil. Preserved_Specimen Tiu, C. 56 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
12 Paspalum fimbriatum Laie 1-2% slope w/ sandy loam soil. In garden. Preserved_Specimen Sanchez, S. 24 Oahu BISH 1986-03-04
13 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu, Pensacola St., Hawaii Agriculture Experimental Station Weed in cultivated field Preserved_Specimen Wong, R. Oahu BISH 1940-10-09
14 Paspalum fimbriatum Waialua Roadside w. Asystasia, Thespesia, Terminalia and Ruellia prostrata. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 110138 Molokai BISH 2001-11-18
15 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu; Manoa Valley Weed at edge of cane fields. Preserved_Specimen Merrill 20 Oahu BISH 1924-08-01
16 Paspalum fimbriatum W Maui, Wailuku District, Iao Valley, near Kepaniwai Park Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 10137 Maui BISH 2001-01-27
17 Paspalum fimbriatum Wahiawa Garden Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Oahu BISH 1950-12-08
18 Paspalum fimbriatum Manele Road, just south of city. WGS84 coordinates: Lat. 20.814639, Long. -156.917303 Roadside, sunnyt moist. Uncommon, seen only in the city in disturbed areas. About 50 plants in this population Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 3202 Lanai BISH 2023-06-23
19 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu; University of Hawaii, Manoa campus Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5119 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
20 Paspalum fimbriatum East Maui, Makawao District, Haiku School, Haiku, Hana Hwy Associated vegetation: `ulei, ilima, `a`ali`i. Roadside weeds: Java plum, mango. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5291 Maui BISH 2000-05-29
21 Paspalum fimbriatum BYU-HC Farm field #11 2% slope w/ clay soil. Preserved_Specimen Tupou, L. Oahu BISH 1980-12-01
22 Paspalum fimbriatum Waialua, Poamoho, Hawaiian Agricultural Experiment Station farm Planted in grass garden. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2549 Oahu BISH 1940-10-17
23 Paspalum fimbriatum Lanai City At edge of lawn. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 20702 Lanai BISH 2007-02-03
24 Paspalum fimbriatum University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, northeast side of quarry On debris bordering parking lot next to tennis court Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 22 Oahu BISH 1966-03-19
25 Paspalum fimbriatum Manoa, along E. Manoa Road near where it crosses over Manoa stream Crack in sidewalk. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1756 Oahu BISH 2021-05-01
26 Paspalum fimbriatum N Sector Command Post, Poamoho Gulch, Wahiawa Roadside, assoc w/ Brachiaria mutica, Bidens pilosa, etc . Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 1388 Oahu BISH 1976-10-27
27 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu; Alexander & Bingham Sts Gutter of paved st. Preserved_Specimen Lee, H.A. 318 Oahu BISH 1927-06-07
28 Paspalum fimbriatum S of Kailua In golf course, haole koa zone. Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37291 Oahu BISH 1937-07-25
29 Paspalum fimbriatum Wyllie St, yard of Mrs. Sophor Roadside weed. Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. 34 Oahu BISH 1925-11-02
30 Paspalum fimbriatum Hauula Flat slope w/ clay loam soil, grassland. Preserved_Specimen Hai, N. 46 Oahu BISH 1975-04-05
31 Paspalum fimbriatum Punahou Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. 92 Oahu BISH 1924-12-15
32 Paspalum fimbriatum Kalaheo, New Headquarters site, P.T.B.G Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 574 Kauai BISH 1983-09-01
33 Paspalum fimbriatum University of Hawaii campus, quarry; base of steps leading down from Dole St parking lot across from Bachman Hall Quarry area. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 20 Oahu BISH 1966-03-19
34 Paspalum fimbriatum East Maui, Makawao Elementary School, Makawao Associated vegetation: School yard plants- kikuyu grass, orchid tree, yellow allamanda. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5241 Maui BISH 2000-05-24
35 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu Garden weed. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10023 Oahu BISH 1935-10-29
36 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu; Manoa Campus, University of Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Swarbrick, J.T. 21 Oahu BISH 1976-01-04
37 Paspalum fimbriatum Diamond Head, Kapiolani Park Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 37 Oahu BISH 1950-04-11
38 Paspalum fimbriatum Green Island. Near the power building, the pump house & the proximal end of the rd to the transmitter tower Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6259 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
39 Paspalum fimbriatum Along the roadside leading up to trail to Sacred Falls Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-05-09
40 Paspalum fimbriatum Off Laie; Kukuihoolua islet Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-08-01
41 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu; Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.H. Oahu BISH 1933-05-15
42 Paspalum fimbriatum Honolulu; Manoa Campus, University of Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Swarbrick, J.T. 66 Oahu BISH 1976-01-10
43 Paspalum fimbriatum Makiki Valley, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Ripperton, J.C. Oahu BISH 1931-08-20
44 Paspalum fimbriatum Ditch trail back of Waimano Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4225 Oahu BISH 1936-08-20
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