Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Pennisetum Rich. ex Pers. [221]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Poaceae

family_ja: イネ

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description_en: Genus of approximately 120 species of rhizomatous or stoloniferous, clump-forming, annual and perennial grasses found in woodland and savannah in tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate zones worldwide. They have linear leaves, and are grown for their feathery, spike-like panicles of clustered, oblong to lance-shaped spikelets, borne in summer and autumn, which are useful for both fresh and dried arrangements. Grow in a mixed border.

hardiness_en: Most are hardy to -10°C (14°F). P. setaceum is frost hardy. Some are frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in early spring. Divide in late spring or early summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment: Tropic and temperate

comment_ja: チカラシバ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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