Panicum philadelphicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bernh. ex Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. [Trinius] 216. 1826
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885726
Common Names
- Philadelphia panic grass
- Philadelphia panicum
- Panicum philadelphicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum philadelphicum (also called Panicum philadelphicum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum philadelphicum is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum philadelphicum is a small, light green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, light green grass.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum philadelphicum is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Panicum philadelphicum
Panicum philadelphicum can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Panicum philadelphicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum philadelphicum?
Panicum philadelphicum
What is the common name of Panicum philadelphicum?
Philadelphia Panicum
What is the natural habitat of Panicum philadelphicum?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-429766: Based on the initial data import
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.