Panicum hirtum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 741 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884517
Common Names
- Panicum hirtum
- Hirtum Panic Grass
- Hirtum Panicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum hirtum (also called rough panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Americas. It grows in moist soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum hirtum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a cover crop. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Panicum hirtum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, light green stem. The leaves are narrow and pointed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum hirtum is a warm-season grass that is native to much of the United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer in well-prepared soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Panicum hirtum
Panicum hirtum is native to North America and is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams and rivers.
Panicum hirtum FAQ
What are the common names for Panicum hirtum?
Hairy panicgrass, Hairy panicum
What is the growth habit of Panicum hirtum?
It is an erect, tufted, perennial grass
What is the native range of Panicum hirtum?
It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central 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
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411699-1: 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].