Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boivinianum
ID:
883929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 742 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883264

Common Names

  • Boivinianum panic grass
  • Boivinianum panicgrass
  • Panicum boivinianum

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Description

Panicum boivinianum (also called Boivin's panic grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa. 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 boivinianum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as an ornamental grass, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Panicum boivinianum has small, white flowers that are borne in a dense, spike-like inflorescence. Seed: Panicum boivinianum produces small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings: Panicum boivinianum seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a short, erect stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum boivinianum can be cultivated and propagated through seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Panicum boivinianum

Panicum boivinianum is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Panicum boivinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum boivinianum?

Panicum boivinianum

What is the common name of Panicum boivinianum?

Boivin's Panic Grass

What is the family of Panicum boivinianum?

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410748-1: 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].