Panicum commutatum Schult. var. joorii (Vasey) Fernald
Scientific Name: Panicum commutatum Schult. var. joorii (Vasey) Fernald
Synonyms: Dichanthelium commutatum (Schult.) Gould var. <i>ashei</i> (Pearson ex Ashe) Mohlenbr., Dichanthelium joorii (Vasey) Mohlenbr., Panicum ashei Pearson ex Ashe, Panicum commutatum Schult., Panicum commutatum Schult. var. <i>ashei</i> (Pearson ex Ashe) Fernald, Panicum commutatum Schult. var. <i>joorii</i> (Vasey) Fernald, Panicum equilaterale Scribn., Panicum joorii Vasey, Panicum mutabile Scribn. & J.G. Sm.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Dichanthelium (Hitchc. &/ Panicum commutatum Schult. var. joorii (Vasey) Fernald
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General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | PACOJ |
Group | Monocot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Graminoid |
Native Locations | PACOJ |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Panicum commutatum Schult. var. joorii (Vasey) Fernald.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -28 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
Cold Stratification Required | No |
Drought Tolerance | Medium |
Fertility Requirement | Low |
Fire Tolerance | None |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 120 |
Hedge Tolerance | None |
Moisture Use | Low |
pH, Maximum | 6.5 |
pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 4 |
Salinity Tolerance | None |
Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
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Toxicity | None |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Resprout Ability | No |
Active Growth Period | Summer |
Bloat | None |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | Green |
Flower Conspicuous | No |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Fruit/Seed Color | Yellow |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Growth Form | Bunch |
Growth Rate | Rapid |
Height, Mature (feet) | 4.9 |
Known Allelopath | No |
Leaf Retention | No |
Lifespan | Short |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
Seed per Pound | 210000 |
Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
Seedling Vigor | Medium |
Small Grain | No |
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | No |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | No |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
Bloom Period | Summer |
Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | No |
Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
Nursery Stock Product | No |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |