Setaria hassleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 275 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899241
Common Names
- Setaria hassleri
- Hassleri Foxtail
- Hassleri Bristle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria hassleri (also called Hassler's Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a tufted habit and can grow up to 1m tall. Its leaves are linear and its inflorescence is a terminal panicle.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria hassleri is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used as a green manure crop and as a source of hay and silage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria hassleri is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seeds of this plant are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria hassleri is a warm season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used as a ground cover.
Where to Find Setaria hassleri
Setaria hassleri can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.
Setaria hassleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria hassleri?
Setaria hassleri
What is the common name of Setaria hassleri?
Hassler's Foxtail
What is the natural habitat of Setaria hassleri?
It is native to South America.
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235205-2: 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].