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Setaria cernua

Setaria cernua is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it occurs in Imbabura, Carchi and Chimborazo Provinces. Some populations are protected in the Parque Nacional Llanganates, the Parque Nacional Sangay, and the Reserva Ecológica Cayambe-Coca. While its range is limited, it is common there.

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Setaria cernua
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Setaria
Species:
S. cernua
Binomial name
Setaria cernua
Synonyms2
  • Chaetochloa cernua (Kunth) Hitchc.
  • Panicum cernuum (Kunth) Willd. ex Spreng.
  • Panicum stenothyrsum Pilg.

Setaria cernua is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it occurs in Imbabura, Carchi and Chimborazo Provinces. Some populations are protected in the Parque Nacional Llanganates, the Parque Nacional Sangay, and the Reserva Ecológica Cayambe-Coca. While its range is limited, it is common there.1

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References

  1. Laegaard, S.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Setaria cernua". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T45973A11022210. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45973A11022210.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 13 December 2014.