Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bombycinum
ID:
883934

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 594 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883269

Common Names

  • Bombycinum panic grass
  • Bombycinum panicgrass
  • Panicum bombycinum

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Description

Panicum bombycinum (also called Silky panic grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the United States and Canada. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 m and has a tufted habit. Its leaves are linear, with a pointed tip and a rough texture. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum bombycinum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for soil conservation and erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Panicum bombycinum has small, white flowers that are borne in a dense, spike-like inflorescence. Seed: Panicum bombycinum produces small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings: Panicum bombycinum seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a short, erect stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum bombycinum can be cultivated and propagated through seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Panicum bombycinum

Panicum bombycinum is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Panicum bombycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum bombycinum?

Panicum bombycinum

What is the common name of Panicum bombycinum?

Silky Panic Grass

What is the family of Panicum bombycinum?

Poaceae

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

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961522-1: 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].