Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
887528

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 59 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886863

Common Names

  • Panicum virgatum
  • Tall Panicum
  • Panic Grass

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Description

Panicum virgatum (also called Switchgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open fields to woodlands. It has an erect growth habit and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are small and greenish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum virgatum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panicum virgatum is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum virgatum is a warm-season grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun and kept moist until germination. Once established, Panicum virgatum requires minimal care.

Where to Find Panicum virgatum

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

Panicum virgatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum virgatum?

Panicum virgatum

What is the common name of Panicum virgatum?

Switch Panic Grass

What is the natural habitat of Panicum virgatum?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413537-1: 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].