Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestre
ID:
886823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Gram. Panic. : 109 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886158

Common Names

  • Rock Panicum
  • Rock Millet
  • Rock Spikegrass

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Description

Panicum rupestre (also called Rock Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides. It has narrow, flat leaves and produces small, yellowish-green flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum rupestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer on slopes and roadsides.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum rupestre is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a white hilum. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum rupestre is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it is a low-maintenance grass and does not require much care.

Where to Find Panicum rupestre

Panicum rupestre can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Panicum rupestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum rupestre?

Panicum rupestre

What is the common name of Panicum rupestre?

Rocky panicum

What is the family of Panicum rupestre?

Poaceae

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412990-1: 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].