Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chondrachne
ID:
899746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Honda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 3: 234 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899081

Common Names

  • Setaria chondrachne
  • Chondrachne Bristlegrass
  • Chondrachne Foxtail

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Description

Setaria chondrachne (also called Chondrachne Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in an upright habit and has narrow, green leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria chondrachne is used as a forage crop, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setaria chondrachne is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with awns that are shorter than the spikelet. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown grain, and the seedlings are slender and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria chondrachne is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Setaria chondrachne

Setaria chondrachne is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Setaria chondrachne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria chondrachne?

Setaria chondrachne

What is the common name of Setaria chondrachne?

Chondrachne foxtail

What is the natural habitat of Setaria chondrachne?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421506-1: 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].