Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digitatum
ID:
907423

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 97 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906758



Common Names

  • Urelytrum digitatum
  • Digitate Urelytrum
  • Digitate Jointgrass


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Description

Urelytrum digitatum (also called Digitate Urelytrum, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Urelytrum digitatum is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urelytrum digitatum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urelytrum digitatum is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Urelytrum digitatum

Urelytrum digitatum is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Urelytrum digitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urelytrum digitatum?

Urelytrum digitatum

What is the common name of Urelytrum digitatum?

Finger-like Urelytrum

What is the natural habitat of Urelytrum digitatum?

Urelytrum digitatum is found in wet meadows, marshy areas, and along streams in the western United States

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426222-1: 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].