Digitaria setigera, also more commonly called East Indian crabgrass, is a species of perennial grass in the family of Poaceae.

[1][2] Digitaria setigera has cauline leaves that are a little over 30mm (1.1 inches) long and 3mm (0.1 inches) wide.

It also has spikelets that consist of 3-16 spike-like branches.

[2] This species of grass is native to many subtropical regions such as Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, India, and Bangladesh.

[1][3] Additionally, it is native to Australia, where it is found in Northern Territory and Queensland.