Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
joshuae
ID:
1594239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lambdon

Source:

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Ferns St Helena : 538 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048095

Common Names

  • Panicum joshuae
  • Joshua's Panicum
  • Joshua's Millet

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Description

Panicum joshuae (also called Joshua's Panic Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows in clumps of grass-like leaves. It can reach heights of up to 1 meter and has a rhizomatous root system. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum joshuae is a grass species that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and can be used in erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum joshuae has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum joshuae is a perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It is also possible to propagate Panicum joshuae from seed.

Where to Find Panicum joshuae

Panicum joshuae is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Panicum joshuae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum joshuae?

Panicum joshuae

What is the growth rate of Panicum joshuae?

Panicum joshuae has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal climate for Panicum joshuae?

Panicum joshuae prefers a tropical climate.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129774-1: 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].