Pennisetum orientale
Deep-rooted tussock-forming perennial up to 1.5 m high. Valuable for pasture on rich moist soils. Drought resistant, remaining green throughout the year. Palatable.
As % of dry matter
DM
CP
CF
Ash
EE
NFE
Ref
Fresh, vegetative, Pakistan
39.9
11.0
37.3
7.3
7.7
36.7
309
Fresh, mature, Pakistan
51.6
8.7
44.4
15.4
6.6
24.9
"
Fresh, vegetative, India
28.4
7.9
27.8
15.4
1.7
47.2
442
References
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