Panicum dolichoadenotrichum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 108: 161 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883984
Common Names
- Long-Tailed Panic Grass
- Long-Tailed Millet Grass
- Dolichoadenotrichum Panic Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum dolichoadenotrichum (also called long-awned panic grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a medium rate. It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, roadsides, and disturbed sites. It is drought and heat tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum dolichoadenotrichum is a drought-tolerant grass that is used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass. It is a fast-growing grass with a clumping habit and is a good choice for erosion control. It is also used to attract wildlife such as birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum dolichoadenotrichum is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum dolichoadenotrichum is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is adapted to a wide range of soils and is tolerant of drought and shade. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in early spring or late summer and will germinate in 10-14 days. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Panicum dolichoadenotrichum
Panicum dolichoadenotrichum is native to South America and can be found in moist, sandy soils in areas with full sun exposure.
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411242-1: 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].