Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hayatae
ID:
885109

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 4: 46 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884444

Common Names

  • Panicum Hayatae
  • Hayata's Panic Grass
  • Hayata's Panicum

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Description

Panicum hayatae (also called Hayata's panicgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall, with long, flat leaves and small, light brown flowers. It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks, from southern Colombia to northern Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum hayatae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum hayatae is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown grain. The seedlings are thin, light green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum hayatae is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in both dry and wet conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Panicum hayatae

Panicum hayatae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Panicum hayatae FAQ

What are the common names for Panicum hayatae?

Hayata's panicgrass, Hayata's panicum

What is the growth habit of Panicum hayatae?

It is an erect, tufted, perennial grass

What is the native range of Panicum hayatae?

It is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411641-1: 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].