Setaria longipila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Mexic. Pl. 2: 47 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899346
Common Names
- Longipila Foxtail
- Longipila Bristle Grass
- Longipila Setaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria longipila (also called Long-awned Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves and a large, feathery inflorescence. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria longipila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria longipila is a small, yellowish-green 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 longipila is an annual grass native to tropical Africa. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained, fertile soils. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Setaria longipila
Setaria longipila can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.
Setaria longipila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria longipila?
Setaria longipila
What is the common name of Setaria longipila?
Slender foxtail millet
What is the family of Setaria longipila?
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
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421659-1: 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].