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Cenchrus purpureus, synonym Pennisetum purpureum, [1] also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to African grasslands. [2] It has low water and nutrient requirements, and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands. [3]
Napier grass is one of the important perennial tropical forage crop belong to family Poaceae. It is also called Uganda grass or elephant grass. It is native to Africa but is now grown in many tropical countries.
6 lis 2023 · Discover the versatile world of Napier Grass, a sustainable solution for East African agriculture. Explore its remarkable characteristics, economic applications, and the challenges farmers face while cultivating this resilient perennial grass.
How to Grow Napier grass. Common name: Napier grass, elephant grass, Uganda grass. Scientific name: Pennisetum purpureum. Family: Poaceae. Napier grass is a leafy, branching, vigorousgrowing perennial, attaining, under favorable conditions, a height of 10 to 15 feet at maturity.
19 gru 2023 · Napier grass, also known as elephant grass, Uganda grass, or pennisetum purpureum, is a tropical grass native to Africa. It is popular as a feed crop for livestock, and is also useful for attracting pest insects away from important food crops, such as maize. [1] . In the US, it is sometimes used as an ornamental plant. [2] .
18 cze 2023 · Napier grass is one of the most popular grasses in tropical and subtropical regions and is a promising forage crop due to its high biomass production, nutritional quality and wide-range...
Nepia grass products, Korat, Thailand. 113 likes · 2 were here. We have more than100 ha. of grass fields. And with 75 % are Nepia grass. our fields and farmers in Nepia products group are very...
