Panicum porphyrrhizos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 72 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885845
Common Names
- Porphyrrhizos Panic Grass
- Porphyrrhizos Panicum
- Porphyrrhizos Witchgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum porphyrrhizos (also called Purple-rooted panic grass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a tufted habit, with erect stems growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum porphyrrhizos is a popular ornamental grass and is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought and heat. It is also used in erosion control, as it is able to withstand heavy rains and flooding.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Panicum porphyrrhizos has small, greenish-white flowers that grow in panicles and are followed by small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum porphyrrhizos can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Panicum porphyrrhizos
Panicum porphyrrhizos can be found in moist soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides in the eastern United States.
Panicum porphyrrhizos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum porphyrrhizos?
Panicum porphyrrhizos
What is the common name of Panicum porphyrrhizos?
Porphyrrhizos Panic Grass
What is the habitat of Panicum porphyrrhizos?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and savannas.
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
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412740-1: 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].