Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophilum
ID:
887613

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hildebr.) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Mem. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 8: 193 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886948

Common Names

  • Panicum xerophilum
  • Xerophilum Panic Grass
  • Xerophilum Panicum

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Description

Panicum xerophilum (also called Xerophilic Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open fields to woodlands. It has an erect growth habit and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are small and greenish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum xerophilum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and can be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum xerophilum flowers are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are short with thin, upright leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum xerophilum is a warm-season grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun and kept moist until germination. Once established, Panicum xerophilum requires minimal care.

Where to Find Panicum xerophilum

Panicum xerophilum is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Panicum xerophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum xerophilum?

Panicum xerophilum

What is the common name of Panicum xerophilum?

Dry-Loving Panic Grass

What is the natural habitat of Panicum xerophilum?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413590-1: 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].