Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. : 198 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885671
Common Names
- Pellitum Panicum
- Pellitum Panic Grass
- Pellitum Panicum Grass
Description
Panicum pellitum (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 pellitum 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 pellitum has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panicum pellitum 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 pellitum
Panicum pellitum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Panicum pellitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum pellitum?
Panicum pellitum
What is the common name of Panicum pellitum?
Pellit panicgrass
What is the habitat of Panicum pellitum?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412599-1: 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].