Panicum diffusum
Spreading Panicgrass, West Indian Panicgrass
Also known as: Panicum caespititium Lam. +4 more
- Panicum caespititium Lam.
- Panicum debile Schult.
- Panicum diffusum var. debile Nees
- Panicum diffusum var. genuinum Döll
- Panicum diffusum var. subcontractum Döll
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Panicum diffusum (commonly known as Spreading Panicgrass or West Indian Panicgrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.