Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrata
ID:
899672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1891(2): 122 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899007

Common Names

  • Setaria atrata
  • Black Bristlegrass
  • Black Foxtail

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Description

Setaria atrata (also called Black 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 atrata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a source of timber for making furniture and construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setaria atrata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Setaria atrata: This species is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Setaria atrata

Setaria atrata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Setaria atrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria atrata?

Setaria atrata

What is the common name of Setaria atrata?

Dark foxtail

Where does Setaria atrata grow?

Setaria atrata 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421450-1: 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].