Panicum aquaticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 4: 281 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883053
Common Names
- Aquatic Panic Grass
- Aquatic Panicum
- Aquatic Switchgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum aquaticum (also called Aquatic Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing, mat-forming grass with narrow, arching leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum aquaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Panicum aquaticum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum aquaticum is a warm-season grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Panicum aquaticum
Panicum aquaticum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Panicum aquaticum FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Panicum aquaticum?
Panicum aquaticum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the mature height of Panicum aquaticum?
Panicum aquaticum can reach a mature height of up to 3 feet.
What is the bloom time for Panicum aquaticum?
Panicum aquaticum typically blooms in late summer to early fall.
Species in the Panicum genus
Panicum acrotrichum, Panicum aequinerve, Panicum afzelii, Panicum alatum, Panicum aldabrense, Panicum altum, Panicum amarum, Panicum ambositrense, Panicum amoenum, Panicum anabaptistum, Panicum andringitrense, Panicum ankarense, Panicum antidotale, Panicum aquarum, Panicum aquaticum, Panicum arbusculum, Panicum arcurameum, Panicum assumptionis, Panicum atrosanguineum, Panicum australiense, Panicum aztecanum, Panicum bambusiusculum, Panicum bartlettii, Panicum bartowense, Panicum bechuanense, Panicum beecheyi, Panicum bergii, Panicum bisulcatum, Panicum boivinianum, Panicum bombycinum, Panicum brevifolium, Panicum buncei, Panicum callosum, Panicum calocarpum, Panicum calvum, Panicum campestre, Panicum capillare, Panicum capillarioides, Panicum capuronii, Panicum carneovaginatum, Panicum caudiglume, Panicum cayennense, Panicum cervicatum, Panicum chambeshii, Panicum chaseae, Panicum chillagoanum, Panicum chionachne, Panicum chloroleucum, Panicum cinctum, Panicum coloratum,
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
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410555-1: 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].