Panicum laxum Sw.

  • Authority

    Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

  • Family

    Poaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Panicum laxum Sw.

  • Description

    Species Description - Perennials, extensively sprawling, creeping and rooting at nodes; erect portion of culms 15-70 cm tall. Leaves 4-30 X 0.3-1 cm, usually rounded at base. Inflorescences 5-25 cm long, contracted to pyramidal, with many glabrous, ascending branches. Spikelets 1.1-1.7 mm long, lanceolate-elliptical, obtuse; upper floret 1-1.4 mm long.

    Distribution and Ecology - Rare in our flora, in disturbed areas.