Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calliphyllum
ID:
884038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ashe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Elisha Mitchell Sci. Soc. 15: 31 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883373

Common Names

  • Panicum calliphyllum
  • Calliphyllum Panicum
  • Calliphyllum Millet
  • Calliphyllum Panicum

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Description

Panicum calliphyllum (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 calliphyllum 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

The flowers of Panicum calliphyllum 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 calliphyllum is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall by digging up the clump and dividing it into smaller sections.

Where to Find Panicum calliphyllum

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

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

William Willard Ashe (1872-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181612-2: 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].