Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
900156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 891 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899491

Common Names

  • Setaria pumila
  • Pumila foxtail
  • Pumila bristlegrass

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Description

Setaria pumila (also called Dwarf 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 pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila

Setaria pumila is native to temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Setaria pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria pumila?

Setaria pumila

What is the common name of Setaria pumila?

Pumila foxtail

Where is Setaria pumila found?

Setaria pumila 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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421764-1: 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].