Setaria finita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Launert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Sudwestafr. 160(34): 227, 173 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899146
Common Names
- Setaria finita
- Finite Setaria
- Finite Bristle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria finita (also called Finite 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 finita 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 finita is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, light-brown grain. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single leaf.
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Setaria finita 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 finita
Setaria finita can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Setaria finita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria finita?
Setaria finita
What is the common name of Setaria finita?
Finite Foxtail
What is the growth habit of Setaria finita?
It is an annual grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 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
Georg Oskar Edmund Launert (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Launert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421554-1: 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].