Digitaria aequiglumis
Argentinian Crabgrass
Also known as: Digitaria aequiglumis var. laetevirens (Mez) Henrard +10 more
- Digitaria aequiglumis var. laetevirens (Mez) Henrard
- Digitaria campestris Henrard
- Digitaria chillanensis Henrard
- Digitaria laetevirens Mez
- Panicum aequiglume var. aequiglume
- Panicum aequiglume var. tenerrimum Arechav.
- Panicum debile var. aequiglume (Hack. & Arechav.) Hack.
- Panicum tridactylum Phil.
- Paspalum tridactylum Phil.
- Syntherisma aequiglume (Hack. & Arechav.) Hitchc.
- Syntherisma aequiglumis (Hack. & Arechav.) Hitchc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Digitaria aequiglumis (commonly known as Argentinian crabgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Chile Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, New Zealand North, Texas