Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bechuanense
ID:
883865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek. & Oberm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 16: 403 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883200

Common Names

  • Panicum Bechuanense
  • Bechuanense Panicum
  • Panicum

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Description

Panicum bechuanense (also called Bechuan Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Americas, from the southeastern United States to Argentina. It is found in a variety of habitats, including moist meadows, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum bechuanense is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control erosion and to provide cover for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum bechuanense is a small, spike-like inflorescence with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum bechuanense is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting medium in late spring or early summer. Divisions should be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a moist, well-drained potting medium.

Where to Find Panicum bechuanense

Panicum bechuanense can be found in the tropical and subtropical grasslands of Africa.

Panicum bechuanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum bechuanense?

Panicum bechuanense

What are the common names of Panicum bechuanense?

Bechuan panic grass, Bechuan panicum

What is the natural habitat of Panicum bechuanense?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides

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

Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410693-1: 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].