Panicum parcum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc. & Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 15: 68 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885614
Common Names
- Panicum parcum
- Panic Grass
- Panicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum parcum (also called Marsh Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum parcum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Panicum parcum has small, yellowish-white flowers that grow in panicles. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum parcum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt-tolerant. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little care.
Where to Find Panicum parcum
Panicum parcum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Panicum parcum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum parcum?
Panicum parcum
What is the common name of Panicum parcum?
Parcum Panic Grass
Where is Panicum parcum native to?
South America
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.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182293-2: 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].