Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bisulcatum
ID:
883920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 2, 7: 141 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883255

Common Names

  • Bisulcatum panic grass
  • Bisulcatum panicgrass
  • Panicum bisulcatum

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Description

Panicum bisulcatum (also called Two-sulcate panic grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to North America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long, and its inflorescence is a panicle up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry areas, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum bisulcatum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental grass, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Panicum bisulcatum has small, white flowers that appear in summer. Seed: Panicum bisulcatum produces small, black seeds that are easily dispersed by wind. Seedlings: Panicum bisulcatum seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum bisulcatum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Panicum bisulcatum

Panicum bisulcatum is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, savannas, and wetlands.

Panicum bisulcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum bisulcatum?

Panicum bisulcatum

What is the common name of Panicum bisulcatum?

Two-grooved Panic Grass

What is the family of Panicum bisulcatum?

Poaceae

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410738-1: 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].