Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
887048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Smook

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 59 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886383

Common Names

  • Simulans Panicum
  • Mimicking Panicum
  • Mimicking Witchgrass

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Description

Panicum simulans (also called Resembling Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and long, branched panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Panicum simulans are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum simulans is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little care and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.

Where to Find Panicum simulans

Panicum simulans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Panicum simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum simulans?

Panicum simulans

What is the common name of Panicum simulans?

Imitating panic grass

What type of plant is Panicum simulans?

Grass

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

Lyn Smook: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smook' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972789-1: 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].