Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnotheca
ID:
864676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 519 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864011

Common Names

  • Gymnotheca Digitaria
  • Digitaria gymnotheca
  • Gymnotheca Digitaria

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Description

Digitaria gymnotheca (also called Bristly Crabgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist, disturbed soils, such as roadsides, fields, and gardens. It has a thin, upright stem with a tuft of narrow, smooth leaves at the base. The leaves are typically green in color, but can sometimes be reddish-brown.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria gymnotheca is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitaria gymnotheca has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria gymnotheca is a warm-season grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is a low-growing grass that spreads by rhizomes and stolons. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Digitaria gymnotheca

Digitaria gymnotheca is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Digitaria gymnotheca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria gymnotheca?

Digitaria gymnotheca

What is the common name of Digitaria gymnotheca?

Gymnotheca Crabgrass

What is the growth habit of Digitaria gymnotheca?

It is an annual grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet.

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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398855-1: 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].