Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
886643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 227 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885978

Common Names

  • Pusillum Panicum
  • Little Panicum
  • Little Millet

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Description

Panicum pusillum (also called False Witchgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum pusillum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum pusillum is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and erect, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum pusillum is a perennial grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low maintenance grass and does not require much fertilization.

Where to Find Panicum pusillum

Panicum pusillum is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up the East Coast to Virginia. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Panicum pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum pusillum?

Panicum pusillum

What is the common name of Panicum pusillum?

Little Panic Grass

What is the natural habitat of Panicum pusillum?

Dry open woods, fields, and roadsides

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412842-1: 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].