Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulpiseta
ID:
900381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 495 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899716

Common Names

  • Vulpiseta Foxtail
  • Vulpiseta Bristlegrass
  • Vulpiseta Setaria

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Description

Setaria vulpiseta (also called Foxy-set 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 vulpiseta is used as an ornamental plant and is known to be drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setaria vulpiseta is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria vulpiseta is an annual grass that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach up to 3 feet in height.

Where to Find Setaria vulpiseta

Setaria vulpiseta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is also found in parts of the United States, including California, Florida, and Hawaii.

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1182687-2: 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].