Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
digitata
ID:
861327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kupicha & Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 89 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860662

Common Names

  • Digitate Craspedorhachis
  • Craspedorhachis Digitata
  • Craspedorhachis Grass

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Description

Craspedorhachis digitata (also called Wild Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flower heads. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Craspedorhachis digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Craspedorhachis digitata is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craspedorhachis digitata is a perennial shrub that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Craspedorhachis digitata

Craspedorhachis digitata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Frances Kristina Kupicha (1947-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kupicha' in the authors string.
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905904-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].