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Panicum decompositum

Australian Millet, Papa Grass
Other regional names: Umbrella Grass +2 more
  • Umbrella Grass
  • Umbrella Millet
  • Wild Millet
Also known as: Panicum amabile Balansa +4 more
  • Panicum amabile Balansa
  • Panicum decompositum var. scaberrimum Domin
  • Panicum decompositum var. tenuius F.M.Bailey
  • Panicum decompositum var. utile Domin
  • Panicum proliferum var. decompositum (R.Br.) Thell.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.

Panicum decompositum (commonly known as Australian millet or Papa Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Panicum, which contains over 250 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Fiji, New Caledonia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tonga, Victoria, Western Australia

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)
Germany, Portugal, Taiwan

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