Panicum bergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arechav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Montevideo 2: 147 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883213
Common Names
- Berg's panic grass
- Berg panicgrass
- Panicum bergii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum bergii (also called Berg's 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 bergii 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 bergii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum bergii 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 bergii
Panicum bergii is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, savannas, and wetlands.
Panicum bergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum bergii?
Panicum bergii
What are the common names of Panicum bergii?
Berg's panic grass, Berg's panicum
What is the natural habitat of Panicum bergii?
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
José Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181571-2: 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].