Dallis Grass

Paspalum is a genus of the grass family ( Poaceae ). Commonly known as paspalums , Bahiagrasses or Dallis grasses they are usually tall American perennial grasses. They are most diverse in subtropical and tropical regions.

P. scorbiculatum ( koda , varuka , varuku , etc.) is a millet locally grown as food grain . Some species , such as Bahia Grass ( P. notatum ) and P. nicorae , are grown for pasturage, especially with Perennial Forage Peanuts ( Arachis glabrata ) as companion crops . P. vaginatum resembles bermudagrass but has a higher salinity tolerance and can consume grey water . It is not infrequently used for arena and golf course turf in warmer coastal regions, e.g. in Florida , Baja California , Venezuela and Peru . Dedicated cultivars such as 'Aloha Seashore' have been produced for such uses.