Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
865209

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 293 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864544



Common Names

  • Dignathia villosa
  • Hairy Dignathia
  • Woolly Dignathia


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Description

Dignathia villosa (also called Woolly 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 villosa 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 villosa is a small, yellow spikelet that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dignathia villosa 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 villosa

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

Dignathia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dignathia villosa?

Dignathia villosa

What is the common name of Dignathia villosa?

Hairy Dignathia

What type of plant is Dignathia villosa?

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399242-1: 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].