Panicum vaseyanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scribn. ex Beal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Grass. N. Amer. 2: 140 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886788
Common Names
- Panicum vaseyanum
- Vasey's Panic Grass
- Tassel Panic Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panicum vaseyanum (also called Vasey'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 vaseyanum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, and its seeds are a food source for birds and small mammals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Panicum vaseyanum has small, yellow-green flowers that form in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough, bumpy surface. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panicum vaseyanum 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 vaseyanum
Panicum vaseyanum can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Panicum vaseyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum vaseyanum?
Panicum vaseyanum
What type of plant is Panicum vaseyanum?
Grass
Where is Panicum vaseyanum 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 James Beal (1833-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beal' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182642-2: 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].