Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifarium
ID:
880449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 24: 123 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879784

Common Names

  • Bifaria Setaria
  • Two-Faced Setaria
  • Two-Leaved Setaria

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Description

Mesosetum bifarium (also called Two-flowered 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 bifarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesosetum bifarium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosetum bifarium 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 bifarium

Mesosetum bifarium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Mesosetum bifarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosetum bifarium?

Mesosetum bifarium

What are the common names of Mesosetum bifarium?

African daisy, African daisy bush

What is the natural habitat of Mesosetum bifarium?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157984-2: 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].