Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sacculata
ID:
865015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 525 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864350

Common Names

  • Sacculata Crabgrass
  • Sacculata Finger Grass
  • Sacculata Digitaria

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Description

Digitaria sacculata (also called Sacculated finger grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.2m tall. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria sacculata is used as a forage crop for animals, as a soil erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitaria sacculata is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria sacculata is a warm-season grass native to the United States. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or plugs. For best results, it should be planted in full sun and kept moist. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and requires only occasional mowing.

Where to Find Digitaria sacculata

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

Digitaria sacculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria sacculata?

Digitaria sacculata

What is the common name of Digitaria sacculata?

Sacculate finger grass

What is the natural habitat of Digitaria sacculata?

Tropical and subtropical areas

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:399111-1: 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].