Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
900029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 110 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899364



Common Names

  • Setaria macrostachya
  • Long-Spiked Foxtail
  • Long-Spiked Green Foxtail


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Description

Setaria madecassa (also called Madecass Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves and a large, feathery inflorescence. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Setaria macrostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Setaria macrostachya has small, yellow flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Setaria macrostachya can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Setaria macrostachya

Setaria macrostachya can be found in the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Setaria macrostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Setaria macrostachya?

Setaria macrostachya

What is the common name of Setaria macrostachya?

Slender foxtail millet

What is the family of Setaria macrostachya?

Poaceae

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235234-2: 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].