Palmgrass

Palmgrass (Setaria palmifolia)

Palmgrass, also known as Malaysian palm grass

Setaria palmifolia, commonly known as palmgrass, is indigenous to Asia and thrives in both temperate and tropical climates. It is often grown for ornamental purposes. In Chinese folklore, this plant is traditionally used to forecast the number of typhoons expected in a region.

Key Facts About Palmgrass

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Attributes of Palmgrass

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
2 m
Spread
2 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green Brown

Scientific Classification of Palmgrass

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Bristle grasses
Species
Palmgrass