Cymbopogon giganteus

Cymbopogon giganteus

Tufted perennial 1.5-2.4 m high with thick stems that occurs in wooded grasslands. Remains green long into the dry season. Well grazed only if thinly scattered among other grasses. Low nutritive value. Aromatic leaves with a characteristic "pepper" flavour.


		As % of dry matter

	DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref

Fresh, early bloom, Kenya		5.0	33.2	6.5	4.1	51.2	130

Fresh, 12 weeks, Ghana	27.9	11.2	24.5	7.5			437

Fresh, 16 weeks, Ghana		5.6	22.9	9.2			"

Fresh, 24 weeks, Ghana	46.8	4.8	27.2	7.1			"

Fresh, 32 weeks, Ghana	45.9	4.3	24.0	11.6			"

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130, 437

Cymbopogon giganteus

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