Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caricosum
ID:
864225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 549 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863560

Common Names

  • Caricosum Dichanthium
  • Caricosum Panic Grass
  • Caricosum Dichanthium

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Description

Dichanthium caricosum (also called Caricate Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of between 10 and 50 cm. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dichanthium caricosum has been used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichanthium caricosum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichanthium caricosum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care and can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Dichanthium caricosum

Dichanthium caricosum is native to India and can be found growing in dry, open areas.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398532-1: 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].