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Panicum antidotale

Blue Panic Grass

a perennial member of the Panicum genus in the family Gramineae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Gramineae
Genus
Panicum
Life cycle
perennial
Height
3 m
Fertility
Wind
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Wind

Uses

Edible uses

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One report says that the plant is edible but gives no further details[1]. It is most likely referring to the seed[K].

Plant part
Seed

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The smoke of the burning plant is used to fumigate wounds and as a disinfectant in the treatment of smallpox[4].

Product or use
Disinfectant

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas and the Upper Gangetic Plain.
Habitat
Not known
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within a week. Prick out the seedlings into trays or individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts[200, K].

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The plant has strong spreading rhizomes[3]. It has been experimentally planted for forage in Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and California[3]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun[2].

References

  1. Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Forest Flora of Srinagar. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1976-00-00

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  2. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  3. Hitchcock. A. S. Manual of the Grasses of the United States Dover Publications. New York. 1971-00-00 ISBN 0-486-22717-0

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  4. PFAFimport-2440

    Unresolved citation

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