Eriochloa nubica

Eriochloa nubica

An annual 20-70 cm high that grows on alluvial soil in dry areas as well as on stream banks, at roadsides and as a weed on arable land. Usually produces a reasonable bulk of leafy herbage that is well liked by stock.


		As % of dry matter

	DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref

Fresh, full bloom, Kenya		10.2	33.5	16.2	1.4	38.7	133

Fresh, 4 weeks, Ghana	21.5	13.2	21.2	14.5			437

Fresh, 8 weeks, Ghana	24.3	6.3	26.7	6.8			"

Fresh, 12 weeks, Ghana	31.8	4.2	31.3	8.2			"

Fresh, 20 weeks, Ghana	44.1	5.1	30.2	6.9			"

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133, 437

Eriochloa nubica

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