Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 58 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885994
Common Names
- Queenslandicum Panicum
- Queensland Panicum
- Queensland Millet
Description
Panicum queenslandicum (also called Queensland Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It has a spreading growth habit and grows in sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas. Its leaves are narrow and green, and its stems are short and spreading.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum queenslandicum is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a food plant for livestock and forage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Panicum queenslandicum are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panicum queenslandicum is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Panicum queenslandicum
Panicum queenslandicum is native to Australia, where it is found in the northern and eastern parts of the country. It is also found in parts of New Guinea.
Panicum queenslandicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum queenslandicum?
Panicum queenslandicum
What is the growth rate of Panicum queenslandicum?
The growth rate of Panicum queenslandicum is slow to moderate.
What is the best soil type for Panicum queenslandicum?
The best soil type for Panicum queenslandicum is well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
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:412854-1: 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].