Panicum chionachne - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 185 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883492
Common Names
- Chionachne Panicgrass
- Chionachne Panicum
- Panicum chionachne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum chionachne (also called Snowy panic grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Australia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum chionachne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum chionachne is a small, inconspicuous spikelet that is borne on a long, slender stem. The seed of Panicum chionachne is a small, dark-brown grain. The seedlings of Panicum chionachne are slender and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Panicum chionachne: This species is propagated by seed. It is best sown in situ in autumn or spring. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Panicum chionachne
Panicum chionachne can be found in tropical Africa.
Panicum chionachne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum chionachne?
Panicum chionachne
What is the common name of Panicum chionachne?
Snowy Panic Grass
What is the natural habitat of Panicum chionachne?
Dry, open areas
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 Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410925-1: 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].