Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
1243677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Baron

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rev. Madagascar 8: 836 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243015

Common Names

  • Panicum grandiflorum
  • Largeflower Panicgrass
  • Giant Feathertop

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Description

Panicum grandiflorum (also called Large-Flowered Panic Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum grandiflorum is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brown-black grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum grandiflorum is a grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of the plant is also possible, as it will form clumps of plants. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Panicum grandiflorum

Panicum grandiflorum is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Panicum grandiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum grandiflorum?

Panicum grandiflorum

What is the common name of Panicum grandiflorum?

Large-flowered Panicum

What is the natural habitat of Panicum grandiflorum?

It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50121928: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
P.Alexis Baron (b.1754): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baron' in the authors string.