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West indian bristlegrass

Setaria setosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Setaria
Species
Setaria setosa (West indian bristlegrass)

Similar Species in Setaria

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capim-rabo-de-gato
Setaria viridis
Near Threatened
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capim-rabo-de-raposa
Setaria parviflora
Not Evaluated
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milho-painço
Setaria italica
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Foxtail
Setaria faberi
Not Evaluated
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Bigleaf bristlegrass
Setaria megaphylla
Not Evaluated
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Broadleaved bristlegrass
Setaria palmifolia
Not Evaluated
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East indian bristlegrass
Setaria barbata
Not Evaluated
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plains bristle grass
Setaria macrostachya
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West indian bristlegrass?
The scientific name of West indian bristlegrass is Setaria setosa. It belongs to the genus Setaria.
What is the conservation status of West indian bristlegrass?
West indian bristlegrass (Setaria setosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does West indian bristlegrass live?
West indian bristlegrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does West indian bristlegrass belong to?
West indian bristlegrass (Setaria setosa) belongs to the genus Setaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is West indian bristlegrass endangered?
No, West indian bristlegrass (Setaria setosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does West indian bristlegrass belong to?
West indian bristlegrass (Setaria setosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of West indian bristlegrass?
The closest relatives of West indian bristlegrass in the genus Setaria include capim-rabo-de-gato, capim-rabo-de-raposa, milho-painço, Chinese Foxtail, Bigleaf bristlegrass.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Setaria — 13 Species

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capim-rabo-de-gato
Setaria viridis
NT 🐾
capim-rabo-de-raposa
Setaria parviflora
NE 🐾
milho-painço
Setaria italica
NE 🐾
Chinese Foxtail
Setaria faberi
NE 🐾
Bigleaf bristlegrass
Setaria megaphylla
NE
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West indian bristlegrass
Setaria setosa
LC
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Broadleaved bristlegrass
Setaria palmifolia
NE 🐾
East indian bristlegrass
Setaria barbata
NE 🐾
plains bristle grass
Setaria macrostachya
NE 🐾
Adherent Bristle-grass
Setaria adhaerens
NE 🐾
Cattail Grass
Setaria pumila
LC 🐾
African bristlegrass
Setaria sphacelata
LC 🐾
Bristle Pigeon Grass
Setaria verticillata
NE
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