Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parapaurochaetium
ID:
886276

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 108: 162 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885611

Common Names

  • Panicum parapaurochaetium
  • Panic Grass
  • Panicum

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Description

Panicum parapaurochaetium (also called Marsh Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum parapaurochaetium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum parapaurochaetium is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum parapaurochaetium is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown from seed, and the seed should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Division should be done every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Panicum parapaurochaetium

Panicum parapaurochaetium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Panicum parapaurochaetium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum parapaurochaetium?

Panicum parapaurochaetium

What is the common name of Panicum parapaurochaetium?

Parapaurochaetium Panic Grass

Where is Panicum parapaurochaetium native to?

South 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

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:412549-1: 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].