Panicum turgidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 18 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886725
Common Names
- Turgid Panic Grass
- Turgid Spear Grass
- Turgid Bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum turgidum (also called turgid 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 turgidum is used as an ornamental grass and is also used to make thatched roofs, baskets, and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Panicum turgidum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a single spike. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tough outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum turgidum is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Panicum turgidum
Panicum turgidum is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Panicum turgidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum turgidum?
Panicum turgidum
What are the common names of Panicum turgidum?
Turgid panicgrass and nodding panicgrass
What is the growth habit of Panicum turgidum?
It is an annual grass that grows in tufts and can reach heights of up to 3 feet (1 m).
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
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413428-1: 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].