Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
900388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Scribn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 1: 289 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899723

Common Names

  • Auriculata Foxtail
  • Auriculata Bristlegrass
  • Auriculata Setaria

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Description

Setariopsis auriculata (also called Ear-leaved Foxtail, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Setariopsis auriculata is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil conditioner. It is also used as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Setariopsis auriculata 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

Setariopsis auriculata 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 Setariopsis auriculata

Setariopsis auriculata 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 Setariopsis genus

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

Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235303-2: 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].