Webster, R.D. (31 January 1984), A revision of the genus Digitaria Haller (Paniceae: Poaceae) in Australia. Brunonia 6(2): 184-185 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Queensland, North Kennedy District, 2-2-1931. C.E. Hubbard & C.W. Winders 7103 (BRI, holo; CANB)"

Webster, R.D. (1987), The Australian Paniceae (Poaceae): 52-53 [secondary reference]

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2009), Australian Plant Census: - APC [secondary reference]

taxonomic synonym: Digitaria baileyi var. patens Domin legitimate pro parte misapplication: Digitaria heterantha (Hook.f.) Merr. legitimate by Webster, R.D. (1987), The Australian Paniceae (Poaceae): 50

• APC Dist.: Qld

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