Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferrugineum
ID:
880466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 24: 122 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879801

Common Names

  • Ferruginous Setaria
  • Rusty Setaria
  • Rusty Bristle Grass

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Description

Mesosetum ferrugineum (also called Ferrugineum Mesosetum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosetum ferrugineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesosetum ferrugineum has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosetum ferrugineum can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mesosetum ferrugineum

Mesosetum ferrugineum is native to tropical South America.

Mesosetum ferrugineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosetum ferrugineum?

Mesosetum ferrugineum

What are the common names of Mesosetum ferrugineum?

Rusty Spike-Moss, Rusty Mesosetum

What is the growth habit of Mesosetum ferrugineum?

Mesosetum ferrugineum is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial.

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157999-2: 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].