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
Lundell, Cyrus Longworth,1907-1964,author Standley, Paul Carpenter,1884-1963,author,Torrey Botanical Club
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