Panicum purpurascens Raddi

Scientific Name: Panicum purpurascens Raddi


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Urochloa P. Beauv./ Panicum purpurascens Raddi

<i>Panicum purpurascens</i> Raddi
General Information
Usda SymbolPAPU12
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPAPU12

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Panicum purpurascens Raddi.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)17
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.7
pH, Minimum5.3
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim40000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1000
Precipitation, Maximum200
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormStoloniferous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound425000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Panicum purpurascens</i> Raddi

<i>Panicum purpurascens</i> Raddi

<i>Panicum purpurascens</i> Raddi

<i>Panicum purpurascens</i> Raddi

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