Sporobolus pyramidalis

Whorled dropseed

Tufted perennial 60-90 cm high with tough stems and leaves. Low palatability. Found in overgrazed pastures.

							As % of dry matter
						DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref
Fresh, early bloom, Kenya							7.7	35.9	6.2	1.8	48.4	130
Fresh, 4 weeks, Ghana						45.4	14.3	27.7	10.0			437
Fresh, 8 weeks, Ghana						29.6	11.1	26.8	9.4			"
Fresh, 12 weeks, Ghana						34.1	9.0	28.9	7.7			"
Fresh, 16 weeks, Ghana						39.8	7.0	27.5	9.7			"
Fresh, 36 weeks, Ghana						64.8	4.3	30.0	7.7			"
Hay, Zimbabwe						91.1	10.0	34.4	9.0	1.9	44.7	499
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Hay					Cattle		43.6	69.2	53.5	66.4	2.20	499