Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setosa
ID:
900218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 51 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899553

Common Names

  • Setaria setosa
  • Hairy Foxtail
  • Hairy Setaria

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Description

Setaria setosa (also called Bristly 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 disturbed areas to grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria setosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Setaria setosa has small, yellow-green flowers with three stamens and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria setosa is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Setaria setosa

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

Setaria setosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria setosa?

Setaria setosa

What is the common name of Setaria setosa?

Foxtail millet

What is the family of Setaria setosa?

Poaceae

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235268-2: 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].