Panicum urvilleanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 35 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886767
Common Names
- Panicum urvilleanum
- Urville Panic Grass
- Tassel Panic Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum urvilleanum (also called Urville's Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft) and has a wide, spreading habit. It is found in a variety of habitats, including prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum urvilleanum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum urvilleanum is a small, greenish-white spikelet that appears in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown grain that is easily dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum urvilleanum is a warm-season grass that is easy to grow and can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best planted in the spring or fall, and can be mowed or grazed. It can also be used as a cover crop or for erosion control.
Where to Find Panicum urvilleanum
Panicum urvilleanum is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Panicum urvilleanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum urvilleanum?
Panicum urvilleanum
What type of plant is Panicum urvilleanum?
Grass
Where is Panicum urvilleanum 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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413466-1: 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].