Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelae
ID:
887462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 51: 368 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886797

Common Names

  • Panicum venezuelae
  • Venezuela Panic Grass
  • Tassel Panic Grass

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Description

Panicum venezuelae (also called Venezuelan Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft) and has a wide, spreading habit. It is found in a variety of habitats, including prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum venezuelae is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, and its seeds are a food source for birds and small mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum venezuelae has small, yellow-green flowers that form in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough, bumpy surface. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum venezuelae is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it is a low-maintenance grass and does not require much care.

Where to Find Panicum venezuelae

Panicum venezuelae is native to Venezuela and Colombia.

Panicum venezuelae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum venezuelae?

Panicum venezuelae

What type of plant is Panicum venezuelae?

Grass

Where is Panicum venezuelae 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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182644-2: 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].