Setaria setosa
West Indian Bristle Grass, West Indian Bristlegrass
Other regional names: West Indies Bristle Grass
- West Indies Bristle Grass
Also known as: Chaetochloa caudata (Lam.) Scribn. +13 more
- Chaetochloa caudata (Lam.) Scribn.
- Chaetochloa rariflora (J.C.Mikan ex Spreng.) Hitchc. & Chase
- Chaetochloa setosa (Sw.) Scribn.
- Chamaeraphis caudata Britton
- Chamaeraphis caudata var. caudata
- Chamaeraphis setosa (P.Beauv.) Kuntze
- Chamaeraphis setosa f. pubescens (Döll ex Mart.) Kuntze
- Chamaeraphis setosa var. caudata (Lam.) Kuntze
- Chamaeraphis setosa var. caudata (Lam.) Kunze
- Echinochloa setosum P.Beauv.
- Panicum cylindricum Link
- Panicum dumetorum Rich. ex Steud.
- Panicum paractaenoides Trin.
- Panicum restitutum Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.
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Setaria setosa (commonly known as West Indian Bristle Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, C. American Pacific Is., Florida, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, New Jersey