Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressum
ID:
880458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 367 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879793

Common Names

  • Compress Setaria
  • Compressed Setaria
  • Compressed Bristle Grass

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Description

Mesosetum compressum (also called Compressed Mesosetum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosetum compressum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesosetum compressum 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 compressum 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 compressum

Mesosetum compressum is native to tropical South America.

Mesosetum compressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosetum compressum?

Mesosetum compressum

What are the common names of Mesosetum compressum?

Compressed Mesosetum, Compressed Spike-Moss

What is the growth habit of Mesosetum compressum?

Mesosetum compressum is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial.

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:157991-2: 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].