Setaria paniculifera

Setaria palmifolia

Native to:
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Setaria
Species:
Setaria palmifolia
USDA Symbol:
SEPA19

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from rhizomes following fire or cutting; commonly regenerates in disturbed tropical and subtropical habitats.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI