Foxtail millet

Setaria italica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Foxtail millet, scientifically known as Setaria italicica, is a versatile annual grass widely cultivated for its nutrient-dense seeds. Beyond its role as a staple food source, it holds significant medicinal potential. Traditionally used in various cultures, it is valued for its antioxidant properties and ability to support digestive health.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Italian Bristlegrass · Italian Foxtail · 9 more
Scientific synonyms
Chaetochloa Germanica · Chamaeraphis Italica · 81 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Moha
  • mijo
  • mijo de Italia
  • mijo menor
  • moha
  • panizo

German:

  • Kolbenhirse
  • Kolbenhirse
  • Fennich
  • Vogelhirse

French:

  • Millet d'Italie
  • Sétaire d'Italie
  • Millet des oiseaux
  • Petit mil
  • millet des oiseaux
  • sétaire d'Italie
  • sétaire italienne
  • millet d'Italie
  • petit mil
  • sétaire d’Italie
  • Setaire d'Italie

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Setaria italica

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Setaria.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Poales WCVP
Family Poaceae WCVP
Genus Setaria WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found in countries such as Austria and Belgium. The species also populates the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its range extends through Germany to complete its presence in Middle Europe.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Poland WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Sardegna WCVP

Chemicals

Setaria italica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include FERRITIN, IRON, PB.

Chemicals reported in Setaria italica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
FERRITIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
IRON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PB 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

FERRITIN

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

IRON

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

PB

  1. The Science of the total environment