Status:
valid
Authors:
Henrard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Digitaria : 514 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864223
Common Names
- Pampinosa Fingergrass
- Pampinosa Crabgrass
- Pampinosa Digitaria
Description
Digitaria pampinosa (also called Pampinose Fingergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Digitaria pampinosa 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 pampinosa is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed of this plant is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digitaria pampinosa 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 pampinosa
Digitaria pampinosa 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 pampinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitaria pampinosa?
Digitaria pampinosa
What is the common name of Digitaria pampinosa?
Pampinose fingergrass
What type of plant is Digitaria pampinosa?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80296-2: 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].