Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
880467

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 494 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879802

Common Names

  • Filifoliate Setaria
  • Thread-Leaved Setaria
  • Thread-Leaved Bristle Grass

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Description

Mesosetum filifolium (also called Filifolium 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 moist, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosetum filifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesosetum filifolium 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 filifolium 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 filifolium

Mesosetum filifolium is native to tropical South America.

Mesosetum filifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosetum filifolium?

Mesosetum filifolium

What are the common names of Mesosetum filifolium?

Thread-leaved Spike-Moss, Thread-leaved Mesosetum

What is the growth habit of Mesosetum filifolium?

Mesosetum filifolium 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

Frederic Tracy Hubbard (1875-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158000-2: 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].