Panicum repens
L.
Poaceae
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Common Name:
General Information
Panicum repens is a rhizomatous, creeping grass rooting at the base, reaching 30-90 cm high[
].
The plant is used in soil stabilization projects[
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Widely spread in the Old World subtropics and tropics from southern Europe, through Africa and Asia to northern India and Bangladesh.
Habitat
Lake shores, edges of dams and seasonal and permanent swamps at elevations from sea level to 2,000 metres[
].
Properties
Weed Potential | Yes |
Other Uses Rating |   |
Habit | Perennial |
Height | 0.60 m |
Pollinators | Wind |
Cultivation Status | Cultivated |
Cultivation Details
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 26°c, but can tolerate 13 - 35°c[
]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 800 - 1,800mm, but tolerates 550 - 4,300mm[
].
Prefers a sunny position, tolerating light shade[
]. Succeeds in most soils of moderate fertility[
]. Prefers a pH in the range 4.5 - 6.2, tolerating 4 - 7.7[
]. The plant is drought tolerant and can also survive several days of standing water[
].
The plant can become a serious weed in crops[
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Agroforestry Uses:
A useful species for binding coastal sands, lake shores and 20 - 30° steep pond slopes[
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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