Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) T.Durand & Schinz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 774 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899404
Common Names
- Setaria nigrirostris
- Black-bristled foxtail
- Black-bristled bristlegrass
Description
Setaria nigrirostris (also called Black-bristled Foxtail Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and a panicle of spikelets.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria nigrirostris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria nigrirostris 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 nigrirostris is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It is a popular forage grass for livestock and is also used as a cover crop. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown directly in the ground in early spring. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and can be mowed or grazed to keep it from becoming too tall.
Where to Find Setaria nigrirostris
Setaria nigrirostris is native to the Mediterranean region.
Setaria nigrirostris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria nigrirostris?
Setaria nigrirostris
What is the common name of Setaria nigrirostris?
Black Bristle Grass
Where is Setaria nigrirostris native to?
Eastern Asia and the Indian Subcontinent
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:421698-1: 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].