Panicum ghiesbreghtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Mexic. Pl. 2: 29 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884293
Common Names
- Ghiesbreght's Panic Grass
- Ghiesbreght's Panicum
- Ghiesbreght's Panicum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum ghiesbreghtii (also called Ghiesbreght 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 ghiesbreghtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its foliage is attractive and its flowers are a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum ghiesbreghtii is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown grain. The seedlings are thin, light green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum ghiesbreghtii is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by seed and can be divided in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Panicum ghiesbreghtii
Panicum ghiesbreghtii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Panicum ghiesbreghtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum ghiesbreghtii?
Panicum ghiesbreghtii
What is the family of Panicum ghiesbreghtii?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Panicum ghiesbreghtii?
Ghiesbreght's panic grass
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
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411503-1: 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].