Digitaria velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 51 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864504
Common Names
- Velutina Finger Grass
- Velutina Digitaria
- Velutina Millet Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Digitaria velutina (also called velvety finger grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Africa. It has a tufted habit, with a height of up to 1 m and a width of up to 0.5 m. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Uses & Benefits
Digitaria velutina is used as an ornamental grass and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Digitaria velutina is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.
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Digitaria velutina can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. When propagating by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The divisions should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Digitaria velutina
Digitaria velutina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Digitaria velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digitaria velutina?
Digitaria velutina
What is the common name of Digitaria velutina?
Velvet grass
What is the growth habit of Digitaria velutina?
It is a perennial grass which grows in tufts
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399215-1: 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].