Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zambesiense
ID:
887618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 544 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886953

Common Names

  • Panicum zambesiense
  • Zambesiense Panic Grass
  • Zambesiense Panicum

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Description

Panicum zambesiense (also called Zambesi Panicgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. 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 1.5 meters. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are small and greenish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Panicum zambesiense is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and can be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panicum zambesiense flowers are small and yellow, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short with thin, upright leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panicum zambesiense is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Panicum zambesiense

Panicum zambesiense is native to Africa, from South Africa to Zambia.

Panicum zambesiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panicum zambesiense?

Panicum zambesiense

What is the common name of Panicum zambesiense?

Zambesi Panic Grass

What is the natural habitat of Panicum zambesiense?

It is native to Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937893-1: 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].