Setaria splendida

Giant setaria

Tall tufted perennial that grows on sandy soils in areas with high rainfall (1 000 mm). A palatable and high-yielding fodder grass for grazing, soilage and ensiling.

							As % of dry matter
						DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref
Fresh, 120 cm, Tanzania							11.3	39.2	15.3	3.5	30.7	487
Fresh, regrowth, vegetative,
25 days, Congo							11.4	27.8	12.1	3.0	45.7	428
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Fresh, regrowth					Sheep		65.2	75.2	56.7	76.5	2.47	428