Panicum hemitomon
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644031b1575ea885300284 |
| Scientific name | Panicum hemitomon |
| Authority | Schult. |
| First published in | Mant. 2: 227 (1824) |
Description Top
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Panicum hemitomon, also known as maidencane, is a rhizomatous perennial grass native to North America and present in South America. It grows in water or wet soils and spreads through its rhizome to form large colonies. This species is commonly found in freshwater wetlands, ditches, and disturbed areas. It is less sensitive to grazing and can tolerate flooding for several months. Maidencane is considered a keystone species as it helps stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is used for cattle forage and hay, and is also eaten by deer, Florida panthers, and American alligators. However, it is considered a weed in cultivated fields and can become a nuisance when it grows too dense. Controlled burns are sometimes used to thin the plant.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Brachiaria digitarioides | Nash in Britton | Man. Fl. N. States : 77 (1901) |
| Hymenachne hemitoma | (Schult.) C.C.Hsu | J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 9: 90 (1965) |
| Oplismenus colonus var. walteri | E.Fourn. | Mexic. Pl. 2: 40 (1886) |
| Oplismenus walteri | Kunth | Révis. Gramin. 1: 45 (1829) |
| Panicum carinatum | Torr. ex M.A.Curtis | Boston J. Nat. Hist. 1(2): 114, 137 (1835) |
| Panicum carolinianum | Spreng. | Syst. Veg. 1: 310 (1824) |
| Panicum curtisii | Chapm. | Fl. South. U.S. : 573 (1860) |
| Panicum digitarioides | Steud. | Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 75 1853 |
| Panicum digitarioides | Raspail ex Steud. | Nomencl. Bot. ed. 2, 2: 255. 1841 (1841) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | maidencane |
| English | panicum hemotomum |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Northern America click to expand
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Northeastern U.S.A.
- New Jersey
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South-central U.S.A.
- Texas
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Southeastern U.S.A.
- Alabama
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
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Northeastern U.S.A.
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Southern America click to expand
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Caribbean
- Cuba
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Caribbean
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000884459 |
| Florida Plant Atlas | 682 |
| USDA Plants | PAHE2 |
| Tropicos | 25512263 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:411651-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-428580 |
| Nature Serve | 2.140531 |
| IPNI | 411651-1 |
| iNaturalist | 166081 |
| GBIF | 2705124 |
| Freebase | /m/0hzq3lc |
| FEIS | plants/graminoid/panhem |
| EPPO | PANHE |
| EOL | 42604801 |
| USDA GRIN | 103512 |
| Wikipedia | Panicum_hemitomon |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3956019 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |