Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bambusiusculum
ID:
883838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1919: 267 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883173

Common Names

  • Panicum Bambusiusculum
  • Bambusiusculum Panicum
  • Panicum

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Description

Panicum bambusiusculum (also called Bamboo-like panic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows to a height of 0.3 to 1.2 m (1 to 4 ft) and has a narrow, open panicle. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum bambusiusculum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum bambusiusculum is a small, inconspicuous spikelet that is borne on a long, slender stem. The seed of Panicum bambusiusculum is a small, dark-brown grain. The seedlings of Panicum bambusiusculum are slender and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum bambusiusculum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Panicum bambusiusculum

Panicum bambusiusculum is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up the East Coast to New York.

Panicum bambusiusculum FAQ

What are the common names of Panicum bambusiusculum?

Common names of Panicum bambusiusculum include bamboo-like panic grass and bamboo-like millet.

What is the origin of Panicum bambusiusculum?

Panicum bambusiusculum is native to India and Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Panicum bambusiusculum?

Panicum bambusiusculum is used as a food crop, forage crop, and ornamental plant.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410665-1: 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].