Panicum merkeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 144 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885172
Common Names
- Merkeri Panicum
- Merkeri Witchgrass
- Merkeri Millet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum merkeri (also called Merker's Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of up to 1.2 meters. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is commonly found in wetlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum merkeri is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum merkeri is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum merkeri is a warm-season grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass that prefers full sun and moist soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be planted in the spring when the soil is warm and moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Panicum merkeri
Panicum merkeri can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Panicum merkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum merkeri?
Panicum merkeri
What is the common name of Panicum merkeri?
Merker's panic grass
What are the uses of Panicum merkeri?
It is used for fodder, soil conservation, and as an ornamental plant
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 Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412193-1: 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].