Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 30 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883572
Common Names
- Panicum Coloratum
- Coloratum Panic Grass
- Coloratum Panicum
Description
Panicum coloratum (also called Colored Panicgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 0.2-1 m. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum coloratum 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 coloratum is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, pointed awn. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panicum coloratum is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or from divisions. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is best to plant in the spring or fall. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall, or by seed in the fall. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.
Where to Find Panicum coloratum
Panicum coloratum is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Panicum coloratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum coloratum?
Panicum coloratum
What are the common names of Panicum coloratum?
Colored Panic Grass, Colored Panicum
What is the natural habitat of Panicum coloratum?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410989-1: 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].