Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panicoides
ID:
896388

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

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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.

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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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
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].