Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sejuncta
ID:
865064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack. ex Pilg.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 61: 5 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864399

Common Names

  • Sejuncta Crabgrass
  • Sejuncta Finger Grass
  • Sejuncta Digitaria

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Description

Digitaria sejuncta (also called Split-Bearded Finger Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa. It grows to about 0.5 m in height and has a thin, wiry stem. Its leaves are flat and narrow, with a pointed tip. It is found in dry grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria sejuncta is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitaria sejuncta is a small, yellow spikelet that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria sejuncta 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 sejuncta

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

Digitaria sejuncta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria sejuncta?

Digitaria sejuncta

What is the common name of Digitaria sejuncta?

Sejuncta finger grass

What is the natural habitat of Digitaria sejuncta?

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

Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80322-2: 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].