Eriochloa polystachya

Eriochloa polystachya

Carib grass, Carib cup grass of malojilla

Trailing annual having stems that grow to 2.5 m and root at the lower nodes. Grows in humid areas with evenly distributed rainfall; withstands waterlogging. Similar to Brachiaria mutica, but less productive and more palatable.

		As % of dry matter

	DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref

Fresh, whole aerial part,
Suriname		10.3	32.9	10.6	1.9	44.3	126

Fresh, stems only, Suriname		7.1	37.1	10.6	1.3	43.9	"

Fresh, leaves only, Suriname		14.4	27.5	10.7	2.8	44.6	"

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Eriochloa polystachya

Carib grass, Carib cup grass of malojilla

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