Setaria incrassata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst.) Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Hochgebirgsfl. Afrika : 122 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899271
Common Names
- Setaria incrassata
- Thick-Leaved Foxtail
- Thick-Leaved Green Foxtail
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria incrassata (also called Thick 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 incrassata 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 incrassata is a small, yellow-green spikelet with three to five florets. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria incrassata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Setaria incrassata
Setaria incrassata can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.
Setaria incrassata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria incrassata?
Setaria incrassata
What is the common name of Setaria incrassata?
Thick Foxtail
What is the natural habitat of Setaria incrassata?
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421607-1: 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].