Setaria geminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Veldkamp
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Blumea 39: 377 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899161
Common Names
- Setaria geminata
- Twin Setaria
- Twin Bristle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria geminata (also called Twinned 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 geminata 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 geminata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria geminata 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 geminata
Setaria geminata can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Setaria geminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria geminata?
Setaria geminata
What is the common name of Setaria geminata?
Twin-spike Foxtail
What is the growth habit of Setaria geminata?
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
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979871-1: 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].