Panicum trichoides
Masher Grass, Small Flower Panic Grass
Other regional names: Tickle Grass +1 more
- Tickle Grass
- Tropical Panicgrass
Also known as: Isachne mayocoensis Vanderyst +5 more
- Isachne mayocoensis Vanderyst
- Panicum andrewsii Rendle ex Baker f.
- Panicum capillaceum Lam.
- Panicum capillaceum var. strictius Döll
- Panicum filamentosum Pers.
- Panicum sabiense Renvoize
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Panicum trichoides (commonly known as Masher Grass or Small-Flower Panic Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Aruba, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Central African Republic, China Southeast, Christmas I., Congo, Ghana, Hainan, Jawa, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Mozambique, New Guinea, Nigeria, Northern Territory, Oman, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Western Australia, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe