Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiensis
ID:
899688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn. & Merr.) Vickery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 1: 335 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899023

Common Names

  • Setaria australiensis
  • Australian Bristlegrass
  • Australian Foxtail

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Description

Setaria australiensis (also called Australian Foxtail, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and is characterized by its narrow, green leaves and its small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria australiensis 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 australiensis is a small, spike-like inflorescence with a yellow-green colour. The seed is a small, dark brown grain with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a yellow-green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Setaria australiensis: 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 australiensis

Setaria australiensis can be found in Australia.

Setaria australiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria australiensis?

Setaria australiensis

What is the common name of Setaria australiensis?

Australian foxtail

Where does Setaria australiensis grow?

Setaria australiensis is native to Australia, 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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421457-1: 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].