Panicum curviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hornem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. , Suppl.: 116 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883766
Common Names
- Curviflorum Panic Grass
- Curviflorum Panicum
- Curviflorum Panic Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum curviflorum (also called Curved-Flowered Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist, low-lying areas and is often found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum curviflorum is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Panicum curviflorum has small, greenish-white flowers that grow in panicles. Seed: The seed of Panicum curviflorum is small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Panicum curviflorum are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum curviflorum is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Panicum curviflorum
Panicum curviflorum can be found in areas of Central and South America, including Mexico and Brazil.
Panicum curviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum curviflorum?
Panicum curviflorum
What is the common name of Panicum curviflorum?
Curved-flowered panicgrass
What is the habitat of Panicum curviflorum?
Dry, sandy soils
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
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411107-1: 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].