Paspalum vaginatum : for salty seepages and lawns

Authors

C V. Malcolm
I. A. F. Laing

Keywords

PASPALUM VAGINATUM, seepage areas, salty water

Disciplines

Behavior and Ethology | Other Plant Sciences | Plant Pathology | Soil Science

First Page Number

474

Last Page Number

475

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

PASPALUM VAGINATUM, aptly termed "sea shore paspalum" has an amazing ability to thrive in wet salty situations. It is also a good lawn grass.

Seed of the grass is not available but it may easily be established by planting pieces.

This article reviews where and how the grass may be used.

Recommended Citation

Malcolm, C V. and Laing, I. A. F. (1969) "Paspalum vaginatum : for salty seepages and lawns," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 10: No. 11, Article 6.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol10/iss11/6