Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luzonense
ID:
885699

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 308 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885034

Common Names

  • Luzon Panic Grass
  • Luzon Panicum
  • Luzon Witchgrass

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Description

Panicum luzonense (also called Luzon Panicgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Americas. It grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m and has long, narrow leaves with ligules that are 0.5-2 mm long. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum luzonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum luzonense has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and slender with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum luzonense is a warm season grass native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and can be used in coastal areas. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Panicum luzonense

Panicum luzonense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Panicum luzonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum luzonense?

Panicum luzonense

What is the common name of Panicum luzonense?

Luzon panic grass

What is the habitat of Panicum luzonense?

It grows in sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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

Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412090-1: 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].