Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequilatum
ID:
885292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf & C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 267 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884627

Common Names

  • Panicum inaequilatum
  • Unequal-Leaf Panic Grass
  • Uneven-Leaf Panic Grass

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Description

Panicum inaequilatum (also called Inaequilatum Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It grows in open areas such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, flat leaves and a reddish-purple seedhead.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum inaequilatum is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum inaequilatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum inaequilatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It is best to water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little supplemental water.

Where to Find Panicum inaequilatum

Panicum inaequilatum is native to South America and is found in wet and moist areas, such as along streams, rivers, and in wet meadows.

Panicum inaequilatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum inaequilatum?

Panicum inaequilatum

What type of plant is Panicum inaequilatum?

Grass

Where does Panicum inaequilatum grow?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411791-1: 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].