Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1328051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Delile) Morrone

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 96: 85 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340505

Common Names

  • Setaria obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Setaria
  • Obtusifolia's Setaria

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Description

Setaria obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved Setaria, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and grows in moist forests, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Setaria obtusifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria obtusifolia is an annual grass that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Setaria obtusifolia

Setaria obtusifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.

Setaria obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria obtusifolia?

Setaria obtusifolia

What is the natural habitat of Setaria obtusifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Setaria obtusifolia?

Up to 1 m

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

Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142356-1: 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].