Setaria pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden ex Herrm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 10: 48 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236493
Common Names
- Setaria pauciflora
- Pauciflora Setaria
- Setaria
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Setaria pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Setaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid and dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria pauciflora is a yellow-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Setaria pauciflora is an easy-to-grow grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.
Where to Find Setaria pauciflora
Setaria pauciflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Setaria pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria pauciflora?
Setaria pauciflora
What is the common name of Setaria pauciflora?
Few-flowered Setaria
What is the natural habitat of Setaria pauciflora?
Tropical and subtropical grasslands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50089926: Based on the initial data import
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Johann Hermann (1738-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herrm.' in the authors string.