Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Poaceae / Gramineae
Cenchrus ciliaris L.
(Syn: Pennisetum cenchroides Rich.)
English name: Buffelgrass, African foxtail.
Local name:
Sindhi- Bhurt, Coori, Urdu-
Dhaman, Dhamanio.
Description:
A tufted perennial grass, from a woody root stock. Leaves linear tapering to a fine
point, glabrous often forming mats or tussocks. Flowering stem reached 10-150 cm
high, ascending, wiry or sometimes almost woody, spikes pale green to straw
colored.
Flowering Period:
Most of summer season.
Habitat:
Found in sandy, gravelly soil and ditches.
Uses:
Used as fodder for sheep, cattle and horses.
Distribution:
TropicalAfrica, Pakistan, India,Australia andAmerica.
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