Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ravenelii
ID:
864167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn. & Merr.) Gould

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 60 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863502

Common Names

  • Ravenel's Panicgrass
  • Ravenel's Dichanthelium
  • Dichanthelium ravenelii

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Description

Dichanthelium ravenelii (also called Ravenel Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass found in North America. It has long, slender leaves and a smooth stem. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthelium ravenelii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a food source for grazing animals. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichanthelium ravenelii has small, yellow flowers with a single row of petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown and oval, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichanthelium ravenelii is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are 4-6 inches tall. The plants should be spaced 8-10 inches apart. The plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly. Deadheading of the flowers is recommended to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Dichanthelium ravenelii

Dichanthelium ravenelii is native to the United States and can be found in the Eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Nebraska.

Dichanthelium ravenelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium ravenelii?

Dichanthelium ravenelii

Where is Dichanthelium ravenelii found?

Dichanthelium ravenelii is found in the United States and Canada.

What type of environment does Dichanthelium ravenelii prefer?

Dichanthelium ravenelii prefers moist, shady environments.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79385-2: 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].