Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gattingeri
ID:
884937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 92 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884272

Common Names

  • Panicum gattingeri
  • Gattinger's Panic Grass
  • Gattingeri Panicum

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Description

Panicum gattingeri (also called Gattinger Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of 1.5m. It is found in moist, lowland areas and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum gattingeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as well as for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum gattingeri has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf that is lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum gattingeri 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 gattingeri

Panicum gattingeri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Panicum gattingeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum gattingeri?

Panicum gattingeri

What is the common name of Panicum gattingeri?

Gattinger's Panicum

Where is Panicum gattingeri found?

Panicum gattingeri is found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181907-2: 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].