East Indian Crabgrass
Digitaria setigera
- Native to:
- Aldabra, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Christmas I., Cocos (Keeling) Is., Cook Is., Easter Is., Fiji, Gilbert Is., Hainan, India, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Marcus I., Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Pakistan, Philippines, Phoenix Is., Pitcairn Is., Réunion, Samoa, Seychelles, Society Is., Solomon Is., South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wake I., Wallis-Futuna Is.
R. O. Gardner
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Digitaria
- Species:
- Digitaria setigera
- USDA Symbol:
- DISE6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from base following fire; typical of warm-season grasses adapted to periodic burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in open, grassy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with adequate moisture. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI