Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
singularis
ID:
865084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 125: 8 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864419

Common Names

  • Singularis Fingergrass
  • Singularis Digitaria
  • Singularis Digitgrass

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Description

Digitaria singularis (also called Single-Flowered 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 singularis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitaria singularis is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria singularis is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in the spring or fall in well-prepared soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Digitaria singularis

Digitaria singularis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Digitaria singularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria singularis?

Digitaria singularis

What is the common name of Digitaria singularis?

Singularis finger grass

What is the natural habitat of Digitaria singularis?

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80327-2: 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].