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Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass

Digitaria ischaemum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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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 ischaemum (Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French digitaire glabre

German Faden-Fingerhirse

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 Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass?

The scientific name of Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass is Digitaria ischaemum. It belongs to the genus Digitaria.

What is the conservation status of Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass?

Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass (Digitaria ischaemum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass live?

Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.

What family does Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass belong to?

Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass (Digitaria ischaemum) belongs to the genus Digitaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass endangered?

No, Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass (Digitaria ischaemum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass belong to?

Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass (Digitaria ischaemum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass?

The closest relatives of Red Millet, Smooth Finger-Grass in the genus Digitaria include African couchgrass, Argentinian crabgrass, Arizona cottontop, Asian crabgrass, blackseed crabgrass.