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 …

Named after one of the largest animals to ever walk on the earth, Elephant grass soars high into the skies of the African Savanna. It’s a haven for birds to nest, a treat for elephants and a striking feature of the plains of Africa.

Cenchrus purpureus is a perennial grass that grows up to 4m tall. The stem is erect, soft, and heavily branched at the top. It is easily identifiable by its thick clumps, which form from the basal offshoots, and its long green leaf blades. Napier Grass …

2013年7月3日 · P. purpureum is an aggressive grass that grows rapidly, colonizing new areas and forming dense thickets. It has the potential to alter fire regimes, hydrology cycles, biophysical dynamics, nutrient cycles, and community composition in invaded habitats (D’Antonio and Vitousek, 1992).

Pennisetum purpureum, also known as elephant grass, is a tall perennial grass native to tropical Africa.

Pennisetum purpureum, often commonly called napier grass, cane grass or elephant grass, is a large, tender perennial grass native to tropical and sub-Saharan Africa but has been widely introduced to tropical and subtropical regions around world as a …

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) is a major tropical grass. It is one of the highest yielding tropical grasses. It is a very versatile species that can be grown under a wide range of conditions and systems: dry or wet conditions, smallholder or larger scale agriculture.

2022年5月25日 · Elephant grass, also known as Napier grass and Cenchrus purpureus or Pennisetum purpureum, is a tall perennial tropical grass native to Africa. Elephant grass is a vigorous, tall-growing, perennial forage and biofuel crop.

2019年12月3日 · Elephant grass or Napier grass, as it’s often known, is listed as one of the most important fodder crops for the dairy farmers of East Africa. Its ease of regeneration and high productivity make it perfect for the feeding of cattle, amongst other crop-eating creatures.

Elephant grass, also known as Napier grass or Ugandan grass, is type of tropical plant that belongs to the grass family. It originates from Africa, but it can be found around the world today. Elephant grass grows in the pastures, open woodlands, wastelands, along the lakes and rivers and near the roads.