Status:
valid
Authors:
Renvoize
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 554 (1979 publ. 1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886926
Common Names
- Panicum wiehei
- Wiehe's Panic Grass
- Wiehes Panicum
Description
Panicum wiehei (also called Wiehe's panic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass with narrow, green leaves and small, yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is tolerant of drought and salt.
Uses & Benefits
Panicum wiehei is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panicum wiehei is a small, yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender with a single, erect leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panicum wiehei is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It is not particularly tolerant of high temperatures or humidity.
Where to Find Panicum wiehei
Panicum wiehei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Panicum wiehei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panicum wiehei?
Panicum wiehei
What is the common name of Panicum wiehei?
Wiehe's Panic Grass
What is the natural habitat of Panicum wiehei?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413575-1: 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].