Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pradana
ID:
900149

Status:
valid

Authors:
(León ex C.L.Hitchc.) León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 8: 164 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899484

Common Names

  • Setaria pradana
  • Pradana foxtail
  • Pradana bristlegrass

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Description

Setaria pradana (also called Pradana Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria pradana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Setaria pradana 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 pradana is a warm-season grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Setaria pradana

Setaria pradana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

Setaria pradana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria pradana?

Setaria pradana

What is the common name of Setaria pradana?

Pradana foxtail

Where is Setaria pradana found?

Setaria pradana is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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

Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235255-2: 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].