Pogonatherum paniceum
Baby Panda Bamboo
Also known as: Perotis polystachya Willd. +7 more
- Perotis polystachya Willd.
- Pogonatherum polystachyum (Willd.) Roem. & Schult.
- Pogonatherum saccharoideum P.Beauv.
- Pogonatherum santapaui Sur
- Pollinia polystachya (Willd.) Spreng.
- Saccharum paniceum Lam.
- Saccharum panicosum Griff.
- Tripsacum paniceum (Lam.) Raspail
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Pogonatherum paniceum (commonly known as Baby panda bamboo) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Is., Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Comoros, El Salvador, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, Sri Lanka