Status:
valid
Authors:
Boonsuk, Chantar. & Hodk.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 811 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341370
Common Names
- Isan Digitaria
- Isan Finger Grass
- Isan Digitaria
Uses & Benefits
Digitaria isanensis is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. It is also known for its ability to thrive in shady areas and its low maintenance requirements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Digitaria isanensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitaria isanensis is a tropical grass native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions can be taken from established plants and planted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Digitaria isanensis
Digitaria isanensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Phayao.
Digitaria isanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitaria isanensis?
Digitaria isanensis
What is the common name of Digitaria isanensis?
Isan Digitaria
Where is Digitaria isanensis found?
Thailand
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
Boonchuang Boonsuk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boonsuk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144561-1: 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].