Luzon Panicgrass
Panicum luzonense
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Panicum
- Species:
- Panicum luzonense
- USDA Symbol:
- PALU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- As a tropical grass, likely resprouts from base after disturbance including fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions, prefers humid conditions