Panicum incomtum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. : 200 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884634
Common Names
- Incomplete Panicgrass
- Incomplete Panicum
- Incomplete Witchgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum incomtum (also called Incomtum 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 incomtum is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum incomtum 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 incomtum 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 incomtum
Panicum incomtum can be found in the southeastern United States, including in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Panicum incomtum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum incomtum?
Panicum incomtum
What type of plant is Panicum incomtum?
Grass
Where does Panicum incomtum 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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411798-1: 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].