Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pampeana
ID:
900096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parodi ex Nicora

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 12: 301 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899431

Common Names

  • Pampean Setaria
  • Pampeana Setaria
  • Pampean Foxtail

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Description

Setaria pampeana (also called Pampas 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 pampeana is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used as a green manure crop and as a source of hay and silage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Setaria pampeana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are short and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria pampeana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Setaria pampeana

Setaria pampeana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Setaria pampeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria pampeana?

Setaria pampeana

What is the common name of Setaria pampeana?

Pampas Bristle Grass

Where is Setaria pampeana native to?

Eastern Asia

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

Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235245-2: 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].