Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolium
ID:
883971

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 59 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883306

Common Names

  • Brevifolium Panicum
  • Brevifolium Millet
  • Brevifolium Foxtail

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Description

Panicum brevifolium (also called Panic grass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass with erect stems, growing up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in open habitats such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum brevifolium is used as a forage crop, as a cover crop, and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum brevifolium has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum brevifolium is a warm-season grass that is easy to grow and maintain. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Panicum brevifolium

Panicum brevifolium can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in the United States and Canada.

Panicum brevifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum brevifolium?

Panicum brevifolium

What is the common name of Panicum brevifolium?

Short-leaved Panic Grass

What is the habitat of Panicum brevifolium?

It is found in moist, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410787-1: 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].