Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scribn. & Merr.) K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 28(1): 417 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899335
Common Names
- Leucopila Foxtail
- Leucopila Bristle Grass
- Leucopila Setaria
Description
Setaria leucopila (also called White-haired Setaria, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an evergreen grass with narrow, arching leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria leucopila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria leucopila is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds of this plant are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Setaria leucopila is an annual grass native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Setaria leucopila
Setaria leucopila is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Setaria leucopila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria leucopila?
Setaria leucopila
What is the common name of Setaria leucopila?
Slender foxtail millet
What is the family of Setaria leucopila?
Poaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235230-2: 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].