Panicum chloroleucum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 262 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883495
Common Names
- Chloroleucum Panicgrass
- Chloroleucum Panicum
- Panicum chloroleucum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum chloroleucum (also called White-leaved 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 chloroleucum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Panicum chloroleucum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Panicum chloroleucum: 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 chloroleucum
Panicum chloroleucum can be found in tropical Africa.
Panicum chloroleucum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum chloroleucum?
Panicum chloroleucum
What is the family of Panicum chloroleucum?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Panicum chloroleucum?
Chloroleucum panic grass
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410928-1: 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].