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.
Names
Common Names
- Italian bristlegrass
- Italian foxtail
- foxtail millet
- Foxtail Bristle-Grass
- Italian Millet
- German millet
- Hungarian millet
- dwarf setaria
- foxtail bristle grass
- giant setaria
- Hungarian Grass
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 italicaSynonyms
- Chaetochloa germanica
- Chamaeraphis italica
- Oplismenus helvolus
- Oplismenus intermedius
- Setariopsis italica
- Panicum globulare
- Panicum italicum var. germanicum
- Panicum itieri
- Panicum macrochaetum
- Panicum moharicum
- Panicum viride subsp. italicum
- Panicum viride var. italicum
- Ixophorus italicus
- Pennisetum germanicum
- Pennisetum helvolum
- Paspalum germanicum
- Penicillaria italica
- Setaria italica subsp. moharia
- Pennisetum italicum
- Panicum italicum var. macrochaetum
- Chamaeraphis italica var. macrochaeta
- Setaria italica subsp. macrochaeta
- Setaria italica var. germanica
- Setaria italica var. breviseta
- Setaria italica var. longiseta
- Setaria italica var. praecox
- Setaria erythrosperma
- Setaria italica var. mitis
- Panicum panis
- Alopecurus caudatus
- Echinochloa erythrosperma
- Echinochloa intermedia
- Chamaeraphis italica var. elobulata
- Setaria viridis var. multiseta
- Panicum italicum var. germanicum
- Pennisetum macrochaetum
- Panicum verticillatum var. majus
- Panicum chinense
- Panicum helvolum
- Panicum italicum
- Panicum italicum var. inerme
- Panicum italicum var. longisetum
- Panicum italicum convar. moharia
- Panicum maritimum
- Panicum germanicum
- Panicum erythrospermum
- Chaetochloa italica
- Setaria japonica
- Chaetochloa italica var. germanica
- Setaria italica subvar. densior
- Setaria italica subvar. germanica
- Chamaeraphis italica var. germanica
- Setaria italica var. moharia
- Setaria itieri
- Setaria globularis
- Setaria helvola
- Setaria italica subsp. rubrofructa
- Setaria italica subsp. stramineofructa
- Setaria italica subsp. germanica
- Setaria italica subsp. nigrofructa
- Setaria germanica
- Setaria panis
- Setaria macrochaeta
- Setaria moharia
- Setaria multiseta
- Setaria melinis
- Setaria maritima
- Panicum italicum var. californicum
- Setaria viridis subsp. italica
- Panicum italicum var. erythrospermum
- Panicum italicum var. nigrum
- Setaria californica
- Setaria italica subsp. maxima
- Setaria italica var. barbata
- Setaria italica var. compacta
- Setaria italica var. nuda
- Setaria italica var. purpurea
- Panicum italicum convar. maximum
- Panicum italicum var. praecox
- Panicum italicum var. pabularis
- Panicum italicum var. violaceum
- Panicum italicum var. mitis
- Panicum italicum var. brevisetum
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| FERRITIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PB | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
FERRITIN
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
IRON
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
PB
- The Science of the total environment