Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scribn. & J.G.Sm.) J.R.Thomas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Missouriensis 34: 7 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330851
Common Names
- Dichanthelium Inflatum
- Dichanthelium
- Inflated Dichanthelium
Description
Dichanthelium inflatum (also called Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woodlands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dichanthelium inflatum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichanthelium inflatum has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have a long, thin stem and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichanthelium inflatum is a small, perennial, grass that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dichanthelium inflatum
Dichanthelium inflatum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Dichanthelium inflatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium inflatum?
Dichanthelium inflatum
What is the common name of Dichanthelium inflatum?
Inflated witchgrass
What is the natural habitat of Dichanthelium inflatum?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Dichanthelium genus
Dichanthelium adenorhachis,
Dichanthelium aequivaginatum,
Dichanthelium angustifolium,
Dichanthelium assurgens,
Dichanthelium boreale,
Dichanthelium boscii,
Dichanthelium cabrerae,
Dichanthelium caparaoense,
Dichanthelium clandestinum,
Dichanthelium columbianum,
Dichanthelium commonsianum,
Dichanthelium commutatum,
Dichanthelium congestum,
Dichanthelium consanguineum,
Dichanthelium cucaense,
Dichanthelium cumbucanum,
Dichanthelium cynodon,
Dichanthelium davidsei,
Dichanthelium depauperatum,
Dichanthelium dichotomum,
Dichanthelium ensifolium,
Dichanthelium erectifolium,
Dichanthelium hebotes,
Dichanthelium heliophilum,
Dichanthelium hillebrandianum,
Dichanthelium hirstii,
Dichanthelium implicatum,
Dichanthelium isachnoides,
Dichanthelium itatiaiae,
Dichanthelium koolauense,
Dichanthelium lanuginosum,
Dichanthelium latifolium,
Dichanthelium laxiflorum,
Dichanthelium leibergii,
Dichanthelium leucothrix,
Dichanthelium lindheimeri,
Dichanthelium linearifolium,
Dichanthelium longiligulatum,
Dichanthelium macrospermum,
Dichanthelium malacophyllum,
Dichanthelium meridionale,
Dichanthelium nodatum,
Dichanthelium oligosanthes,
Dichanthelium peristypum,
Dichanthelium petropolitanum,
Dichanthelium polyanthes,
Dichanthelium praecocius,
Dichanthelium pycnoclados,
Dichanthelium ravenelii,
Dichanthelium sabulorum,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
Justin R. Thomas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60475274-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].