TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Setaria palmifolia, Panicum palmifolium, Palmgrass, Highland Pitpit

Setaria palmifolia, Panicum palmifolium

Palmgrass, Highland Pitpit
Family: Poaceae    (Formerly:Poaceae / Gramineae)
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Origin: Asia
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterOrnamental foliage

A large coarse evergreen grass to 6 feet tall with an equal spread. It has long broad pleated leaves that superficially resemble palm leaves. The inflorescence is a greenish cylindrical spike that stands above the leaves on a slender, arching stalk that reaches several feet above the foliage.



Setaria palmifolia, Panicum palmifolium, Palmgrass, Highland Pitpit
Setaria palmifolia, Panicum palmifolium, Palmgrass, Highland Pitpit
Setaria palmifolia, Panicum palmifolium, Palmgrass, Highland Pitpit
Setaria palmifolia, Panicum palmifolium, Palmgrass, Highland Pitpit


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