Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillmanii
ID:
885153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 345 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884488

Common Names

  • Panicum hillmanii
  • Hillman's Panic Grass
  • Hillman's Panicum

Searching for Panicum hillmanii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Panicum hillmanii (also called Panicum hillmanii, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It grows up to 4 feet tall and has a clumped growth habit. Its leaves are linear and have a rough texture. It prefers moist soils and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum hillmanii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a cover crop. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum hillmanii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, light green stem. The leaves are narrow and pointed.

Searching for Panicum hillmanii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum hillmanii is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed to keep it from becoming too tall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Panicum hillmanii

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

Panicum hillmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum hillmanii?

Panicum hillmanii

What is the common name of Panicum hillmanii?

Hillman's panicum

What is the natural habitat of Panicum hillmanii?

Panicum hillmanii is found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181968-2: 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].