Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
setarioides
ID:
881596

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Mexic. Pl. 2: 84 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880931

Common Names

  • Setaria Grass
  • Foxtail Bristlegrass
  • Foxtail Muhly

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Description

Muhlenbergia setarioides (also called foxtail muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, fluffy, pinkish-purple flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia setarioides is an ornamental grass commonly used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia setarioides has small, white to pinkish flowers that appear in late summer. Its seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia setarioides is a warm-season grass that is native to the southern United States. It is a clumping grass that grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Plant the seeds in the spring in well-drained soil and keep the area moist until the seedlings emerge. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia setarioides

Muhlenbergia setarioides is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Muhlenbergia setarioides FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Muhlenbergia setarioides?

Muhlenbergia setarioides prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the best way to propagate Muhlenbergia setarioides?

Muhlenbergia setarioides can be propagated by seed or division.

What type of light does Muhlenbergia setarioides prefer?

Muhlenbergia setarioides prefers full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Muhlenbergia genus

Muhlenbergia aguascalientensis, Muhlenbergia alamosae, Muhlenbergia andina, Muhlenbergia angustata, Muhlenbergia annua, Muhlenbergia appressa, Muhlenbergia arenacea, Muhlenbergia arenicola, Muhlenbergia argentea, Muhlenbergia arizonica, Muhlenbergia arsenei, Muhlenbergia articulata, Muhlenbergia asperifolia, Muhlenbergia atacamensis, Muhlenbergia aurea, Muhlenbergia beyrichiana, Muhlenbergia biloba, Muhlenbergia brandegeei, Muhlenbergia brevifolia, Muhlenbergia breviligula, Muhlenbergia brevis, Muhlenbergia breviseta, Muhlenbergia brevivaginata, Muhlenbergia bushii, Muhlenbergia californica, Muhlenbergia capillaris, Muhlenbergia capillipes, Muhlenbergia caxamarcensis, Muhlenbergia ciliata, Muhlenbergia coerulea, Muhlenbergia crispiseta, Muhlenbergia cualensis, Muhlenbergia curtifolia, Muhlenbergia curtisetosa, Muhlenbergia curviaristata, Muhlenbergia cuspidata, Muhlenbergia decumbens, Muhlenbergia depauperata, Muhlenbergia distans, Muhlenbergia distichophylla, Muhlenbergia diversiglumis, Muhlenbergia dubia, Muhlenbergia dumosa, Muhlenbergia durangensis, Muhlenbergia duthieana, Muhlenbergia elongata, Muhlenbergia eludens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi, Muhlenbergia eriophylla, Muhlenbergia expansa,

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

Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409148-1: 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].