Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliolosum
ID:
884878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro ex Hook.f.) Stieber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 7: 113 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884213

Common Names

  • Panicum foliolosum
  • Foliage Panic Grass
  • Foliolosum Panicum

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Description

Panicum foliolosum (also called Leafy Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and along the edges of streams and rivers. It has thin, green leaves and can reach up to 4 feet in height.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum foliolosum 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 foliolosum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum foliolosum is a perennial grass that grows up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Panicum foliolosum

Panicum foliolosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Panicum foliolosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum foliolosum?

Panicum foliolosum

What is the common name of Panicum foliolosum?

Foliose Panic Grass

What is the natural habitat of Panicum foliolosum?

It is found in wet soils, shallow water, and along riverbanks in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Michael Thomas Stieber (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stieber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911020-1: 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].