Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 101 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895723
Common Names
- Relchela panicoides
- Panicoides Relchela
- Relchela's Panicoides
Description
Relchela panicoides (also called Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Relchela panicoides has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Relchela panicoides has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Relchela panicoides is a perennial grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Relchela panicoides
Relchela panicoides is native to Central America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Relchela panicoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Relchela panicoides?
Relchela panicoides
What is the family of Relchela panicoides?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Relchela panicoides?
Grasslands
Species in the Relchela genus
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:419301-1: 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].