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Naked crabgrass

Digitaria nuda

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Singapore), Europe (Norway), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (6 countries).

🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Digitaria

Species

Digitaria nuda (Naked crabgrass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-colchão

Similar Species in Digitaria

Argentinian crabgrass

Digitaria aequiglumis

Not Evaluated

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Arizona cottontop

Digitaria californica

Digitaria sanguinalis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Naked crabgrass?

The scientific name of Naked crabgrass is Digitaria nuda. It belongs to the genus Digitaria.

What is the conservation status of Naked crabgrass?

Naked crabgrass (Digitaria nuda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Naked crabgrass live?

Naked crabgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Singapore), Europe (Norway), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Eswatini, Guyana, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Norway, Singapore.

What family does Naked crabgrass belong to?

Naked crabgrass (Digitaria nuda) belongs to the genus Digitaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Naked crabgrass endangered?

No, Naked crabgrass (Digitaria nuda) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Naked crabgrass belong to?

Naked crabgrass (Digitaria nuda) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Naked crabgrass?

The closest relatives of Naked crabgrass in the genus Digitaria include African couchgrass, Argentinian crabgrass, Arizona cottontop, Asian crabgrass, blackseed crabgrass.