Setaria apiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scribn. & Merr.) K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 28(1): 417 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898998
Common Names
- Setaria apiculata
- Foxtail Bristlegrass
- Bristle Foxtail
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria apiculata (also called Bristly Foxtail, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and is characterized by its narrow, green leaves and its small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria apiculata is a drought-tolerant grass that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and banks. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little water or fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria apiculata is a small, yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed that is about 1-2 mm in size. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria apiculata is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Setaria apiculata
Setaria apiculata can be found in South America, Africa, and Asia.
Setaria apiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria apiculata?
Setaria apiculata
What is the common name of Setaria apiculata?
Awnless foxtail
Where does Setaria apiculata grow?
Setaria apiculata is native to the Mediterranean region, but can be found in other parts of the world as well.
Species in the Setaria genus
Setaria albovillosa, Setaria alonsoi, Setaria apiculata, Setaria appendiculata, Setaria arizonica, Setaria atrata, Setaria australiensis, Setaria austrocaledonica, Setaria aversa, Setaria barbata, Setaria barbinodis, Setaria basiclada, Setaria bathiei, Setaria bosseri, Setaria brigalow, Setaria brownii, Setaria cernua, Setaria chapmanii, Setaria chondrachne, Setaria clementii, Setaria clivalis, Setaria constricta, Setaria cordobensis, Setaria corrugata, Setaria criniformis, Setaria dielsii, Setaria distans, Setaria distantiflora, Setaria elegantula, Setaria faberi, Setaria fiebrigii, Setaria finita, Setaria flavida, Setaria forbesiana, Setaria gausa, Setaria geminata, Setaria globoidea, Setaria globulifera, Setaria gracillima, Setaria grandis, Setaria grandispiculata, Setaria grisebachii, Setaria guizhouensis, Setaria hassleri, Setaria homonyma, Setaria humbertiana, Setaria hunzikeri, Setaria incrassata, Setaria intermedia, Setaria italica,
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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421442-1: 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].