Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 411 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885374
Common Names
- Nephelophilum Panicum
- Panicum Nephelophilum
- Nephelophilum Grass
Description
Panicum nephelophilum (also called Cloud-loving Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the eastern United States. It grows up to 1.2 m tall and has narrow, flat leaves. Its flowers are small and greenish-white in color. It is found in moist, sandy soils, open woodlands, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum nephelophilum 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
Flower: Panicum nephelophilum has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panicum nephelophilum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. Deadheading spent flowers will help to maintain a neat appearance and encourage additional blooms.
Where to Find Panicum nephelophilum
Panicum nephelophilum can be found in Africa.
Panicum nephelophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum nephelophilum?
Panicum nephelophilum
What is the common name of Panicum nephelophilum?
Nephelophilum Panic Grass
What is the natural habitat of Panicum nephelophilum?
Panicum nephelophilum is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
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:412358-1: 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].