Setaria parodii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nicora
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 12: 306 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899439
Common Names
- Parodii Setaria
- Parodii Foxtail
- Parodii Setaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria parodii (also called Parod's Setaria, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an evergreen grass with narrow, arching leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria parodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria parodii is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, black grain. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria parodii is an annual grass native to South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can reach heights of up to 4 feet.
Where to Find Setaria parodii
Setaria parodii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Setaria parodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria parodii?
Setaria parodii
What is the common name of Setaria parodii?
Parodii Bristle Grass
Where is Setaria parodii 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
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235247-2: 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].