Setaria sulcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raddi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Agrostogr. Bras. : 50 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899587
Common Names
- Setaria sulcata
- Sulcate Foxtail
- Sulcate Setaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Setaria sulcata (also called Grooved Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical Africa, Australia, and Asia. It is typically found in dry areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Setaria sulcata is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Setaria sulcata is a small, yellow, spike-like flower. The seed of Setaria sulcata is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings of Setaria sulcata are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Setaria sulcata 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 sulcata
Setaria sulcata can be found in open grasslands and woodlands in eastern Australia.
Setaria sulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Setaria sulcata?
Setaria sulcata
What is the common name of Setaria sulcata?
Sulcate Foxtail Millet
What is the family of Setaria sulcata?
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
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421828-1: 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].