Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buncei
ID:
884011

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 487 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883346

Common Names

  • Bunce's Panic Grass
  • Bunce's Reedgrass
  • Bunce's Switchgrass

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Description

Panicum buncei (also called Panic Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Americas. It has a short, erect stem and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are linear and up to 5 cm long, and its inflorescence is a panicle up to 10 cm long. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum buncei is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Panicum buncei are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum buncei is a perennial grass that grows in a clump and can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or fall in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the clump in early spring and divide it into sections. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Panicum buncei

Panicum buncei is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Panicum buncei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum buncei?

Panicum buncei

What is the common name of Panicum buncei?

Bunce's Panic Grass

What is the growth habit of Panicum buncei?

It is an annual grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 m (3 ft).

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410817-1: 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].