Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gausa
ID:
899825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.T.Blake) R.D.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 443 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899160

Common Names

  • Setaria gausa
  • Gaus' Setaria
  • Gaus' Foxtail

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Description

Setaria gausa (also called Gaus' 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 gausa 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 gausa is a small, yellow-green spikelet, while the seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and long with a thin, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria gausa 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 gausa

Setaria gausa can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Setaria gausa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria gausa?

Setaria gausa

What is the common name of Setaria gausa?

Gaus' Foxtail

What is the growth habit of Setaria gausa?

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' 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:984813-1: 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].