Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosius
ID:
886680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 71: 6 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886015

Common Names

  • Panicum ramosius
  • Branching Panicum
  • Branching Panic Grass

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Description

Panicum ramosius (also called Ramosius panic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in moist soils, such as those found in wetlands, and can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum ramosius is a grass species which is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a cover crop for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum ramosius has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum ramosius is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Panicum ramosius

Panicum ramosius is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.

Panicum ramosius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum ramosius?

Panicum ramosius

What is the common name of Panicum ramosius?

Branching Panic Grass

What is the natural habitat of Panicum ramosius?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:412876-1: 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].