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  1. Cenchrus purpureus - Wikipedia

    • Cenchrus purpureus, synonym Pennisetum purpureum, also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to African grasslands. It has low water and nutrient requirements, and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands. Historically, this wild species has been used primarily for grazing, rece… See more

    Description

    Cenchrus purpureus (or napier grass) is a monocot C4 perennial grass in the family Poaceae. It is tall and … See more

    Yield

    Yield depends on management techniques (e.g. fertilizer), soil quality, rain, sunshine and temperature. Recognizing its potential as a bioenergy crop, some yield trials have been carried out around the world. In Malaysia, … See more

    Push-pull pest management

    The push-pull pest management technique involves the desired crop being planted alongside a 'push' plant, which repels pests, in combination with a 'pull' crop around the perimeter of the plot, which draw insect… See more

    Other uses

    Napier grass is the most important fodder crop for the dairy farmers in East Canada. Its high productivity makes it particularly suited to feed cattle and buffaloes. Hairless varieties, such as Ugandan hairless, have much highe… See more

    External links

    Data related to Cenchrus purpureus at Wikispecies
    Missouri Botanical Garden horticultural treatment — Pennisetum purpureum
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  2. Pennisetum purpureum (elephant grass) | CABI …

    Jul 3, 2013 · P. purpureum is a robust perennial grass widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This C 4 grass is included in the Global Compendium of Weeds where it is listed as an agricultural and …

  3. Cenchrus purpureus (Napier or Elephant Grass)

    Learn about Cenchrus purpureus (Napier or Elephant Grass) classification, physical characteristics, reproduction, uses, and control methods.

  4. Pennisetum purpureum - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden

  5. napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) - iNaturalist

    Cenchrus purpureus, synonym Pennisetum purpureum, also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the African grasslands. It has low water and nutrient requirements, …

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  6. Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) - Feedipedia

    Elephant grass is a robust, rhizomatous, tufted perennial grass. It has a vigourous root system, developing from the nodes of its creeping stolons. The culms are coarse, perennial, and may be up to 4-7 m in height, branched above. …

  7. What is the Botanical Name of Elephant Grass - Within Nigeria

  8. Elephant grass adaptations in the Savanna - Andedge

    Oct 17, 2021 · What is the scientific name for elephant grass? The scientific name of elephant grass is Pennisetum purpureum. 2. What is the kingdom and species of elephant grass? Elephant grass, the kingdom is Plantae and it belongs to …

  9. Elephant Grass – Digital Herbarium of Crop Plants - BSMRAU

  10. Elephant Grass - Blue Planet Biomes

    Elephant Grass. Common Name: Napier grass, Uganda grass Genus: Pennistum Species: purpureum Parts Used: leaves for animal fodder. Elephant grass is a tall grass that originally came from Africa in 1913. It grows in dense clumps of up …

  11. Elephant grass – Invasive Species South Africa

  12. Elephant Grass: All About Pennisetum Purpureum – Gardendi

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  16. Napier Grass: Its Significance and How to Grow - DIY Home Garden

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