Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eminens
ID:
864592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Backer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. 1(compl. ed.): 156 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863927

Common Names

  • Eminens Digitaria
  • Digitaria eminens
  • Eminens Digitaria

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Description

Digitaria eminens (also called prominent finger grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It has long, slender leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria eminens is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitaria eminens is a small, yellow-green spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin, with a long, slender stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria eminens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a warm season grass and should be planted in the spring or early summer. It should be mowed regularly and fertilized to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Digitaria eminens

Digitaria eminens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Digitaria eminens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria eminens?

Digitaria eminens

What is the common name of Digitaria eminens?

Eminent Fingergrass

What is the family of Digitaria eminens?

Poaceae

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

Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398789-1: 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].