Panicum obseptum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. : 149 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885470
Common Names
- Obseptum Panicum
- Obseptum Panic Grass
- Obseptum Panicum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum obseptum (also called obseptate panic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has long, narrow leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum octonodum is used as a forage crop, as a cover crop, and for soil improvement and erosion control. It is also used as a landscaping plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum obseptum is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum obseptum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 6 feet.
Where to Find Panicum obseptum
Panicum obseptum can be found in North America.
Panicum obseptum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum obseptum?
Panicum obseptum
What is the common name of Panicum obseptum?
Obsept panicgrass
What is the natural habitat of Panicum obseptum?
Dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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 Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:131920-3: 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].