Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementii
ID:
899752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) R.D.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 442 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899087

Common Names

  • Setaria clementii
  • Clement's Bristlegrass
  • Clement Foxtail

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Description

Setaria clementii (also called Clement's 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 clementii is used as an ornamental grass, as well as for erosion control and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Setaria clementii are small, yellow, and arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and have a short, bristly awn. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria clementii is a warm-season grass that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. To propagate, divide clumps in the spring or sow seed in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Setaria clementii

Setaria clementii can be found in South America.

Setaria clementii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria clementii?

Setaria clementii

What is the common name of Setaria clementii?

Clement's foxtail

What is the natural habitat of Setaria clementii?

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Robert D. Webster (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Webster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984810-1: 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].