Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenax
ID:
900289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rich.) Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Agric. Angers 1: 182 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899624

Common Names

  • Setaria tenax
  • Tenax Setaria
  • Setaria

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Description

Setaria tenax (also called Stiff Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to North America. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green spikelets. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria tenax is used as a source of fodder for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Setaria tenax has small yellow flowers with a white lip and a long spur. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria tenax is a perennial grass that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Setaria tenax

Setaria tenax is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Setaria tenax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria tenax?

Setaria tenax

What is the common name of Setaria tenax?

Stiff Bristlegrass

What is the natural habitat of Setaria tenax?

Grassy areas of tropical and subtropical regions

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

Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011129-2: 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].