Panicum atrosanguineum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 375 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883123
Common Names
- Blood-red Panic Grass
- Blood-red Reedgrass
- Blood-red Switchgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum atrosanguineum (also called Dark-red Panicum, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands, savannas, and woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves which are up to 30 cm long and have a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum atrosanguineum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum atrosanguineum is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, thin grass with a white root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum atrosanguineum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and drought, but will not tolerate wet soil. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It can be divided in spring or fall.
Where to Find Panicum atrosanguineum
Panicum atrosanguineum is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, riverbanks, and other moist areas.
Panicum atrosanguineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum atrosanguineum?
Panicum atrosanguineum
What is the common name of Panicum atrosanguineum?
Dark-red Witchgrass
What is the growth habit of Panicum atrosanguineum?
It is an annual grass that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft) tall.
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
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410621-1: 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].