Digitaria tricholaenoides
Purple Finger Grass
Also known as: Panicum tunicatum Hack.
- Panicum tunicatum Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Digitaria tricholaenoides (commonly known as Purple Finger Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Digitaria is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madagascar, Northern Provinces, Swaziland