Setaria queenslandica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 330 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899500
Common Names
- Setaria queenslandica
- Queenslandica foxtail
- Queenslandica bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria queenslandica (also called Queensland 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 queenslandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria queenslandica is a small, yellow, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria queenslandica 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 queenslandica
Setaria queenslandica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Australia and New Zealand.
Setaria queenslandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria queenslandica?
Setaria queenslandica
What is the common name of Setaria queenslandica?
Queenslandica foxtail
Where is Setaria queenslandica found?
Setaria queenslandica is found in Australia
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421769-1: 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].