Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
865206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 30: t. 2950 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864541

Common Names

  • Dignathia gracilis
  • Graceful Dignathia
  • Slender Dignathia

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Description

Dignathia gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis is used as a forage crop for animals, as a soil erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dignathia gracilis 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

Dignathia gracilis 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 gracilis

Dignathia gracilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dignathia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dignathia gracilis?

Dignathia gracilis

What is the common name of Dignathia gracilis?

Graceful Dignathia

What type of plant is Dignathia gracilis?

It is a perennial herb

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399239-1: 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].