Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
887273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 100 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886608

Common Names

  • Tenuifolium Panic Grass
  • Slenderleaf Panicum
  • Fineleaf Panicum

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Description

Panicum tenuifolium (also called slender-leaved panic grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the southeastern United States. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It has a fibrous root system and grows in moist soils, particularly in meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum tenuifolium is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to produce a variety of food products, such as flour, bread, and beer. It is also used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum tenuifolium is a small, greenish-white spikelet, while the seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum tenuifolium is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance, but it is not a good choice for lawns due to its coarse texture. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Where to Find Panicum tenuifolium

Panicum tenuifolium is native to the Americas, from the southern United States to Argentina.

Panicum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum tenuifolium?

Panicum tenuifolium

What is the common name of Panicum tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved panic grass

Where is Panicum tenuifolium native to?

South America

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413328-1: 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].