Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 13: 285 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647244
Common Names
- Digera muricata
- Muricata Digera
- Digera
Synonyms
- Achyranthes alternifolia L. [unknown]
- Achyranthes alternifolia Russ. ex Wall. [unknown]
- Achyranthes ciliata Lam. [unknown]
- Achyranthes digera Poir. [unknown]
- Achyranthes muricata L. [unknown]
- Achyranthes polygonoides Retz. [unknown]
- Amaranthus arvensis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Amaranthus frutescens Dum.Cours. [illegitimate]
- Celosia muricata Spreng. [unknown]
- Chamissoa arabica Spreng. [unknown]
- Chamissoa ciliata Spreng. [unknown]
- Chamissoa commutata Spreng. [unknown]
- Chamissoa muricata Spreng. [unknown]
- Cladostachys alternifolia Sweet [unknown]
- Cladostachys arborescens D.Dietr. [unknown]
- Cladostachys muricata Moq. [unknown]
- Desmochaeta alternifolia DC. [unknown]
- Desmochaeta ciliata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Desmochaeta muricata DC. [unknown]
- Digera alternifolia Asch. [unknown]
- Digera arvensis Forssk. [unknown]
- Digera ciliata Mart. [unknown]
- Digera forsskaolii Blume [unknown]
- Digera frutescens Juss. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Eclotoripa annua Raf. [unknown]
- Eclotoripa fruticosa Raf. [unknown]
Description
Digera muricata (also called Finger Millet, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Digera muricata is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive white flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Digera muricata sub. trinervis C.C.Towns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Digera muricata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Digera muricata is a small, evergreen perennial that grows to about 2 feet (0.6 m) tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Digera muricata
Digera muricata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Digera muricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Digera muricata?
Digera muricata
What is the common name of Digera muricata?
Muricate Digera
What is the habitat of Digera muricata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Digera genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,