Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hemitomon
ID:
885124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 227 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884459

Common Names

  • Panicum Hemitomon
  • Hemitomon Panic Grass
  • Hemitomon Panicum

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Description

Panicum hemitomon (also called Hemitomon Panicum, among many other common names) is an upright perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 3-4 feet and has a clumping growth habit. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum hemitomon 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

Panicum hemitomon has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum hemitomon 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 hemitomon

Panicum hemitomon can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Panicum hemitomon FAQ

What are the common names for Panicum hemitomon?

Hemitomon panicgrass, Hemitomon panicum

What is the growth habit of Panicum hemitomon?

It is an erect, tufted, perennial grass

What is the native range of Panicum hemitomon?

It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411651-1: 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].