Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearsonii
ID:
886325

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Bolus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 1: 107 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885660

Common Names

  • Panicum pearsonii
  • Panic Grass
  • Panicum

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Description

Panicum pearsonii (also called Pearson's panicgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North and South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist areas, such as meadows, marshes, and swamps, and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum pearsonii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. It has a high tolerance for drought and is a good choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum pearsonii has small, yellowish-white flowers that grow in spike-like clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single leaf that is bright green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum pearsonii can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Panicum pearsonii

Panicum pearsonii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Panicum pearsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum pearsonii?

Panicum pearsonii

What is the common name of Panicum pearsonii?

Pearson's panicgrass

What is the habitat of Panicum pearsonii?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Frank Bolus (1870-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Bolus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412589-1: 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].