East Indian Crabgrass

Digitaria setigera

Native to:
Aldabra, American Samoa, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Christmas I., Cocos (Keeling) Is., Cook Is., Easter Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Hainan, India, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Marcus I., Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Norfolk Is., Northern Mariana Islands, 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., U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wake I., Wallis-Futuna Is.

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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

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