Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reverchonii
ID:
900179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vasey) Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam., ed. 2. 14e: 72 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899514

Common Names

  • Setaria reverchonii
  • Reverchonii foxtail
  • Reverchonii bristlegrass

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Description

Setaria reverchonii (also called Reverchon's Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to disturbed areas, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria reverchonii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Setaria reverchonii sub. firmula (Hitchc. & Chase) W.E.Fox
Setaria reverchonii sub. ramiseta (Scribn.) W.E.Fox
Setaria reverchonii sub. reverchonii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setaria reverchonii is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown grain. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria reverchonii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Setaria reverchonii

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

Setaria reverchonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria reverchonii?

Setaria reverchonii

What is the common name of Setaria reverchonii?

Reverchonii foxtail

Where is Setaria reverchonii found?

Setaria reverchonii 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235260-2: 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].