Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
latiglumis
ID:
900391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vasey) Scribn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899726

Common Names

  • Latiglumis Foxtail
  • Latiglumis Bristlegrass
  • Latiglumis Setaria

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Description

Setariopsis latiglumis (also called Setaria latiglumis, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady places, usually in forests, and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Setariopsis latiglumis 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 latiglumis 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 latiglumis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun and moderate to low water. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Setariopsis latiglumis

Setariopsis latiglumis 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

Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235304-2: 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].