Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiseta
ID:
900012

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 81 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899347

Common Names

  • Longiseta Foxtail
  • Longiseta Bristle Grass
  • Longiseta Setaria

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Description

Setaria longiseta (also called Bristly 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 longiseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setaria longiseta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria longiseta 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 longiseta

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

Setaria longiseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria longiseta?

Setaria longiseta

What is the common name of Setaria longiseta?

Slender foxtail millet

What is the family of Setaria longiseta?

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421660-1: 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].