Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mystasipum
ID:
886008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 42: 14 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885343

Common Names

  • Mystasipum Panicum
  • Panicum Mystasipum
  • Mystasipum Grass

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Description

Panicum mystasipum (also called Mystasipum Panic Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Americas. It has a slender stem with a panicle inflorescence and small spikelets. It is found in dry, open habitats such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum mystasipum is a popular ornamental grass, and can be used for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a cover crop. It also provides food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum mystasipum is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed of Panicum mystasipum is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings of Panicum mystasipum are thin, grass-like and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum mystasipum can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Panicum mystasipum

Panicum mystasipum can be found in moist areas, such as wetlands, and in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Panicum mystasipum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum mystasipum?

Panicum mystasipum

What is the common name of Panicum mystasipum?

Mystasipum Panicgrass

Where is Panicum mystasipum found?

Panicum mystasipum is found in the southeastern United States.

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

Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301226-2: 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].