Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
865130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Blumea 1: 101 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864465

Common Names

  • Thwaites' Finger Grass
  • Thwaites' Digitaria
  • Thwaites' Millet Grass

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Description

Digitaria thwaitesii (also called Thwaites' fingergrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical Africa. It has a tufted habit and is typically found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are short, thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Digitaria thwaitesii is best done by sowing the seeds directly in the soil in spring or early summer. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. The seeds should be planted at a depth of 1/4 inch and spaced at least 6 inches apart. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist until the plants are established. Fertilize the plants with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. The plants should be harvested when the seed heads are mature and dry.

Where to Find Digitaria thwaitesii

Digitaria thwaitesii is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Digitaria thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria thwaitesii?

Digitaria thwaitesii

What is the common name of Digitaria thwaitesii?

Thwaites' Fingergrass

What is the growth habit of Digitaria thwaitesii?

Perennial 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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399187-1: 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].