Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
panicea
ID:
878565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 55: 311 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877900



Common Names

  • Leptochloa panicea
  • Panic Leptochloa
  • Panic Knotgrass


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Description

Leptochloa panicea (also called Cutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America and Europe. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa panicea is used as a forage crop and as an ornamental grass. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptochloa panicea sub. brachiata (Steud.) N.Snow
Leptochloa panicea sub. panicea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptochloa panicea has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa panicea is a warm-season grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in well-prepared soil and kept moist until germination. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Leptochloa panicea

Leptochloa panicea is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal.

Leptochloa panicea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa panicea?

Leptochloa panicea

What is the family of Leptochloa panicea?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Leptochloa panicea?

Panic sprangletop

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407138-1: 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].