Mesosetum arenarium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 380 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879783
Common Names
- Sand Dune Setaria
- Beach Setaria
- Arenaria Setaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesosetum arenarium (also called Sand Mesosetum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mesosetum arenarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesosetum arenarium has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mesosetum arenarium can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Mesosetum arenarium
Mesosetum arenarium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Mesosetum arenarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesosetum arenarium?
Mesosetum arenarium
What are the common names of Mesosetum arenarium?
African daisy, African daisy bush
What is the natural habitat of Mesosetum arenarium?
It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Mesosetum genus
Mesosetum agropyroides, Mesosetum alatum, Mesosetum annuum, Mesosetum ansatum, Mesosetum arenarium, Mesosetum bifarium, Mesosetum blakei, Mesosetum cayennense, Mesosetum chaseae, Mesosetum chlorostachyum, Mesosetum comatum, Mesosetum compressum, Mesosetum elytrochaetum, Mesosetum exaratum, Mesosetum ferrugineum, Mesosetum filifolium, Mesosetum gibbosum, Mesosetum loliiforme, Mesosetum longiaristatum, Mesosetum pappophorum, Mesosetum penicillatum, Mesosetum pittieri, Mesosetum rottboellioides, Mesosetum sclerochloa, Mesosetum stoloniferum, Mesosetum wrightii, Mesosetum canastrense, Mesosetum filgueirasii,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157983-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].