Setaria johnsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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(B.K.Simon) ined.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428680
Common Names
- Setaria johnsonii
- Johnson's Setaria
- Setaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria johnsonii (also called Johnson's Foxtail, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Setaria johnsonii has small, yellow flowers and a long, slender seedpod. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria johnsonii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Setaria johnsonii
Setaria johnsonii is native to the Eastern Himalayas in India and can be found in the states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam.
Setaria johnsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria johnsonii?
Setaria johnsonii
What is the common name of Setaria johnsonii?
Johnson's Setaria
What is the natural habitat of Setaria johnsonii?
It is found in dry and rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
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
Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176825-1: 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].