About Setaria intermedia
Setaria intermedia (Setaria intermedia) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar; introduced in tropical Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Setaria intermedia
- Genus
- Setaria
- Family
- POACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and grasslands
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar; introduced in tropical Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Poaceae
Grass family
Setaria intermedia belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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