Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comifera
ID:
864498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 708 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863833

Common Names

  • Crowfoot Grass
  • Southern Crabgrass
  • Buffalo Grass

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Description

Digitaria comifera (also called bearing finger-grass, among many other common names) is a type of grass native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, sandy soils, moist soils, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria comifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitaria comifera is a small, yellow-green inflorescence. The seed is small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are short, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria comifera is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very tolerant of frost, so it should be planted in areas with mild winters. It can be mowed to keep it in a neat shape, and can be used as a lawn grass or as a ground cover.

Where to Find Digitaria comifera

Digitaria comifera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America.

Digitaria comifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria comifera?

Digitaria comifera

What is the common name of Digitaria comifera?

Comifera fingergrass

Where is Digitaria comifera found?

Digitaria comifera 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398715-1: 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].