Proso Millet
Panicum miliaceum
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Kurt Stüber [1] (www.kurtstueber.de)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Panicum
- Species:
- Panicum miliaceum
- USDA Symbol:
- PAMI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Armyworm moth (Pseudaletia unipuncta), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), Green Cloverworm Moth (Hypena scabra), Mexican rice borer (Eoreuma loftini), Striped rice borer (Chilo suppressalis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in nutrient-poor conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily at warm temperatures (20-30°C) without pretreatment. Light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI