Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
setulifera
ID:
895628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nevski) Á.Löve

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 95: 446 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894963



Common Names

  • Setulifer Wheatgrass
  • Bluebunch Wheatgrass
  • Crested Wheatgrass


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Description

Pseudoroegneria setulifera (also called Bristly Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has narrow, light green leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoroegneria setulifera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudoroegneria setulifera is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoroegneria setulifera is a cool-season perennial grass native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown from seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. Once established, it can be propagated by division or by planting cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudoroegneria setulifera

Pseudoroegneria setulifera can be found in the western United States and Canada.

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

Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914497-1: 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].