Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homonyma
ID:
899919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 26: 78 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899254

Common Names

  • Setaria homonyma
  • Homonyma Foxtail
  • Homonyma Bristle Grass

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Description

Setaria homonyma (also called Common Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Africa, found in dry grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. The leaves are linear and up to 25 cm long. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets, each spikelet containing several flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria homonyma is used as a forage crop, as an ornamental plant, and for soil stabilization. It can also be used to make rope, mats, and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setaria homonyma is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed of Setaria homonyma is a small, dark-brown caryopsis, with a smooth surface. The seedling of Setaria homonyma is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria homonyma 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 homonyma

Setaria homonyma can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

Setaria homonyma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria homonyma?

Setaria homonyma

What is the common name of Setaria homonyma?

Homonymous Foxtail

What is the natural habitat of Setaria homonyma?

It is native to southern Africa.

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421600-1: 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].