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Setaria palmifolia (J.Koenig) Stapf
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Synonyms: | Panicum amplissimum, Panicum lene, Panicum mexicanum |
| Common Name: | Palm Grass, 棕叶狗尾草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant (Tall Grass (Poaceae)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India (Asia) |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tufted perennial grass that grows up to 1–1.8 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Pleated leaves (3-12 cm wide) occur in alternate leaf arrangement. Both sides of the leaves are densely covered in long, whitish hairs. |
| Stems | Stems may have an erect or spreading growth habit (3-7 mm wide). They are densely covered in long, whitish hairs. |
| Flowers | Seedhead is highly branched with many flower spikelets. Each spikelet has a 4-10 mm long, whitish bristle. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
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Others
| Master ID | 30907 |
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| Species ID | 5284 |
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