Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbata
ID:
864883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hughes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 312 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864218

Common Names

  • Orbata Fingergrass
  • Orbata Crabgrass
  • Orbata Digitaria

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Description

Digitaria orbata (also called orb finger grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to Africa and Asia. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has a short stem and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. The leaves are linear and have a pointed tip. The inflorescence is a single spikelet and the flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria orbata is used as a forage crop and as a soil-stabilizing cover crop. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitaria orbata is a spikelet with a single floret. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria orbata is a warm-season grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat but can become invasive if not managed properly.

Where to Find Digitaria orbata

Digitaria orbata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in moist, open areas such as grasslands, savannas, and wetlands.

Digitaria orbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria orbata?

Digitaria orbata

What is the common name of Digitaria orbata?

Orbate fingergrass

What type of plant is Digitaria orbata?

Grass

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

Dorothy Popenoe (1899-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hughes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399006-1: 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].