Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curviflorum
ID:
884431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. , Suppl.: 116 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883766

Common Names

  • Curviflorum Panic Grass
  • Curviflorum Panicum
  • Curviflorum Panic Grass

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Description

Panicum curviflorum (also called Curved-Flowered Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist, low-lying areas and is often found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum curviflorum is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Panicum curviflorum has small, greenish-white flowers that grow in panicles. Seed: The seed of Panicum curviflorum is small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Panicum curviflorum are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum curviflorum is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Panicum curviflorum

Panicum curviflorum can be found in areas of Central and South America, including Mexico and Brazil.

Panicum curviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum curviflorum?

Panicum curviflorum

What is the common name of Panicum curviflorum?

Curved-flowered panicgrass

What is the habitat of Panicum curviflorum?

Dry, sandy soils

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

Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411107-1: 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].