Panicum nigerense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 43: 90 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885390
Common Names
- Nigerense Panicum
- Panicum Nigerense
- Nigerense Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum nigerense (also called Niger Panicum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a yellowish-green color. It is found in moist soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, and is tolerant of flooding.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum nigerense is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Panicum nigerense has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum nigerense can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water it deeply and infrequently. It should be fertilized once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Panicum nigerense
Panicum nigerense is native to tropical Africa and can be found in grasslands.
Panicum nigerense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum nigerense?
Panicum nigerense
What is the common name of Panicum nigerense?
Nigerense Panic Grass
What is the natural habitat of Panicum nigerense?
Panicum nigerense 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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412369-1: 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].