A taxonomic account of Paspalum in Egypt is provided. Paspalum vaginatum is newly recorded for the Flora of Egypt
in addition to the three previously known species: P. dilatatum, P. distichum and P. racemosum. Paspalum vaginatum can
be distinguished from other Paspalum species by the absence of lower glumes, smooth upper glumes and lack of ciliate
fringes on its spikelets. The taxonomic synopsis includes information on nomenclature, distribution, a key to the species
of Paspalum in Egypt and a list of selected specimens examined. In addition, a line drawing and photographs of the newly
recorded species are presented.