Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrense
ID:
887229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 434 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886564

Common Names

  • Sumatran Panicgrass
  • Sumatra Panicgrass
  • Sumatrense Panicgrass

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Description

Panicum sumatrense (also called Sumatran Panicgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Indonesia. It grows in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum sumatrense is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum sumatrense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in panicles. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum sumatrense is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix. Division is done by dividing the clumps of grass in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Panicum sumatrense

Panicum sumatrense is found in Southeast Asia.

Panicum sumatrense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum sumatrense?

Panicum sumatrense

What is the common name of Panicum sumatrense?

Sumatran Panic Grass

What is the growth habit of Panicum sumatrense?

It is an annual grass that can grow up to 1m tall.

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413287-1: 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].