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
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.
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
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].