Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nash) J.R.Thomas
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Missouriensis 39: 7 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200008415
Common Names
- Dichanthelium scribnerianum
- Scribnerianum Dichanthelium
- Dichanthelium Scribnerianum
Description
Dichanthelium scribnerianum (also called Scribner's Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America. It grows in clumps and has a height of up to 1.5 m. It is found in open woods, prairies, and roadsides in the United States and Canada.
Uses & Benefits
Dichanthelium scribnerianum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichanthelium scribnerianum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichanthelium scribnerianum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dichanthelium scribnerianum
Dichanthelium scribnerianum can be found in the United States.
Dichanthelium scribnerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichanthelium scribnerianum?
Dichanthelium scribnerianum
What is the common name of Dichanthelium scribnerianum?
Scribner's Panic Grass
What is the habitat of Dichanthelium scribnerianum?
It is found in moist, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77239288-1: 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].