Digitaria ankaratrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 72: 154 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863715
Common Names
- Ankaratrensis Crabgrass
- Ankaratrensis Millet
- Ankaratrensis Fingergrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Digitaria ankaratrensis (also called Ankaratra finger grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It is found in dry, sandy soils, dunes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Digitaria ankaratrensis is used as a forage grass for livestock and is also used in the production of biofuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Digitaria ankaratrensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Digitaria ankaratrensis can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. For division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, then replant them in the desired location. Water regularly and fertilize as needed.
Where to Find Digitaria ankaratrensis
Digitaria ankaratrensis can be found in Madagascar.
Digitaria ankaratrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitaria ankaratrensis?
Digitaria ankaratrensis
What is the common name of Digitaria ankaratrensis?
Ankaratrensis fingergrass
Where is Digitaria ankaratrensis found?
Digitaria ankaratrensis is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Species in the Digitaria genus
Digitaria abludens, Digitaria abyssinica, Digitaria acuminatissima, Digitaria adamaouensis, Digitaria aequiglumis, Digitaria alleizettei, Digitaria ammophila, Digitaria andicola, Digitaria andringitrensis, Digitaria angolensis, Digitaria ankaratrensis, Digitaria appropinquata, Digitaria arenicola, Digitaria argillacea, Digitaria argyrograpta, Digitaria argyrotricha, Digitaria aridicola, Digitaria aristulata, Digitaria arushae, Digitaria asthenes, Digitaria atra, Digitaria atrofusca, Digitaria badia, Digitaria baileyi, Digitaria bakeri, Digitaria balansae, Digitaria barbinodis, Digitaria bicornis, Digitaria bidactyla, Digitaria bonplandii, Digitaria brazzae, Digitaria breedlovei, Digitaria breviglumis, Digitaria brownii, Digitaria brunoana, Digitaria calcarata, Digitaria caledonica, Digitaria californica, Digitaria cardenasiana, Digitaria catamarcensis, Digitaria cayoensis, Digitaria chacoensis, Digitaria chaseae, Digitaria ciliaris, Digitaria clavitricha, Digitaria coenicola, Digitaria cognata, Digitaria comifera, Digitaria compacta, Digitaria complanata,
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398634-1: 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].