Genus Digitaria Heist. ex Fabr.

Synonym of Paspalum L.


Summary
Genus number:
23543
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
Subfamily:
Panicoideae
Tribe:
Paspaleae
Subtribe:
Paspalinae
Accession count:

1070 (607  active, 493  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
a rejected (nom. rej.) earlier homonym (Madrid ICN Art. 14.10 & App. III) of Digitaria Haller, nom. cons. that is unavailable for use

There are no associated species records for this genus in GRIN.

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References:
  1. Brummitt, R. K. 1992. Vascular plant families and genera
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=23543. Accessed 10 May 2026.