Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantula
ID:
899793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Morat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 222: 270 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899128

Common Names

  • Setaria elegantula
  • Elegant Setaria
  • Elegant Bristle Grass

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Description

Setaria elegantula (also called Elegant Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass in the family Poaceae. It has a tufted habit, with a height of up to 1.2 m. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in meadows, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria elegantula is a non-invasive ornamental grass which can be used in landscaping. Its foliage is a light green color and it produces small, white flowers. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and to provide food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setaria elegantula 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 elegantula can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.

Where to Find Setaria elegantula

Setaria elegantula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Setaria elegantula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria elegantula?

Setaria elegantula

What is the common name of Setaria elegantula?

Elegant Foxtail

What is the growth habit of Setaria elegantula?

It is an annual grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1.5 m.

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

Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018276-1: 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].