Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiaristatum
ID:
880472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Filg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 308 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879807



Common Names

  • Longiaristate Setaria
  • Long-Awned Setaria
  • Long-Awned Bristle Grass


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Description

Mesosetum longiaristatum (also called Longiaristatum Mesosetum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It grows in moist, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosetum longiaristatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mesosetum longiaristatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosetum longiaristatum is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Mesosetum longiaristatum

Mesosetum longiaristatum is native to tropical South America.

Mesosetum longiaristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosetum longiaristatum?

Mesosetum longiaristatum

What are the common names of Mesosetum longiaristatum?

Long-awned Spike-Moss, Long-awned Mesosetum

What is the growth habit of Mesosetum longiaristatum?

Mesosetum longiaristatum is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial.

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

Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932200-1: 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].