Panicum bergii
Berg's Witchgrass
Also known as: Panicum bergii f. convolutum R.A.Palacios +3 more
- Panicum bergii f. convolutum R.A.Palacios
- Panicum bergii var. pilosissimum Zuloaga
- Panicum burkartii Zuloaga
- Panicum pilcomayense Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Panicum bergii (commonly known as Berg's witchgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Panicum, which contains over 250 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Georgia, Germany, Louisiana, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms