Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deschampsioides
ID:
884527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 230 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883862

Common Names

  • Deschampsioides Panicum
  • Deschampsioides Grass
  • Deschampsioides Switchgrass

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Description

Panicum deschampsioides (also called Deschamps' 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 deschampsioides is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum deschampsioides has small, greenish-purple flowers that form in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum deschampsioides is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, Panicum deschampsioides should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Panicum deschampsioides

Panicum deschampsioides is native to South America and can be found in moist, sandy soils in areas with full sun exposure.

Panicum deschampsioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum deschampsioides?

Panicum deschampsioides

What is the common name of Panicum deschampsioides?

Deschamps' Panic Grass

What is the family of Panicum deschampsioides?

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411169-1: 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].