Panicum inconspicuum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Voronts.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(2)-9511: 6 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315239
Common Names
- Inconspicuous Panicum
- Madagascar Panicum
- Inconspicuous Panicum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum inconspicuum (also called Unnoticeable Panicum, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and small, round, green fruits. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum inconspicuum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum inconspicuum is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum inconspicuum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Panicum inconspicuum
Panicum inconspicuum is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Panicum inconspicuum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum inconspicuum?
Panicum inconspicuum
What is the natural habitat of Panicum inconspicuum?
Panicum inconspicuum is native to Madagascar
What is the flowering season of Panicum inconspicuum?
Panicum inconspicuum flowers in the summer months
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
Maria S. Vorontsova (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voronts.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137444-1: 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].