Panicum hygrocharis
Also known as: Panicum repentellum Napper
- Panicum repentellum Napper
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.
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Panicum hygrocharis is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Panicum is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, Kriti, Malawi, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany