Contains 11 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
The genus is in great need of additional taxonomic work. Characters which have often been relied upon, such as annual, perennial, stoloniferous, or rhizomatous habits, are remarkably nebulous and vary in their interpretation.
Classification
Citation
DIGITARIA Haller, Hist. Stirp. Helv. 2: 244. 1768, nom. cons. vs. Digitaria Heister ex Fabricius 1759.
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TYPE: Digitaria sanguinalis (Linnaeus) Scopoli, typ. cons. (Panicum sanguinale Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digitaria bicornis | Asian crabgrass | |||
| Digitaria ciliaris | Southern Crab Grass | |||
| Digitaria filiformis var. filiformis | Slender Crabgrass | |||
| Digitaria horizontalis | Jamaican Crabgrass | |||
| Digitaria ischaemum | Smooth Crab Grass | |||
| Digitaria longiflora | Indian Crabgrass | |||
| Digitaria sanguinalis | Northern Crab Grass | |||
| Digitaria serotina | Dwarf Crab Grass | |||
| Digitaria texana | ||||
| Digitaria villosa | Shaggy Crabgrass | |||
| Digitaria violascens | Violet Crabgrass |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||