Dignathia aristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cope
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46: 710 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864538
Common Names
- Aristate Finger Grass
- Aristate Narrow-Leaved Finger Grass
- Aristate Slender Finger Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dignathia aristata (also called Awned dignathia, 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
Dignathia aristata is used as an ornamental grass and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dignathia aristata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dignathia aristata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dignathia aristata
Dignathia aristata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Dignathia aristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dignathia aristata?
Dignathia aristata
What is the common name of Dignathia aristata?
Aristate Dignathia
What type of plant is Dignathia aristata?
It is a perennial herb
Species in the Dignathia genus
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
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959947-1: 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].