Panicum khasianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 54 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884768
Common Names
- Khasianum Panicum
- Khasianum Grass
- Khasianum Millet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum khasianum (also called Khasi Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has thin, bright green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum khasianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum khasianum is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum khasianum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat, but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sandy, and loamy soils. It is best grown in a sunny location, but will tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Panicum khasianum
Panicum khasianum is native to India and Nepal.
Panicum khasianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum khasianum?
Panicum khasianum
What is the common name of Panicum khasianum?
Khasi panic grass
Where is Panicum khasianum native to?
India
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411896-1: 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].