Paspalum vaginatum Sw. (Prodr. 21. 1788.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Maria Galante,Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Cayman Island (native), Hispaniola (native)[], Puerto Rico (native)[], ], Bahamas (native), North America (Mexico), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native), Old World (exotic),
Synonyms: Paspalum foliosum (Lag.) Kunth (Revis. Gramin. 25. 1829.),
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Last edited 07 Dec 09