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Napier Millet (Cenchrus geniculatus)

Cenchrus geniculatus is a species of grass in the Poaceae family, native to tropical Americas, often found in open, disturbed habitats. It features a bristly, spike-like.

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Synonyms
Cenchrus thunbergii (Kunth) Morrone
Gymnotrix purpurascens Schrad.
Pennisetum adoense Steud.
Pennisetum depauperatum Schweinf.
Pennisetum glabrum Steud.
Pennisetum leekei Mez
Pennisetum paucisetum Peter
Pennisetum snowdenii C.E.Hubb.
Pennisetum thunbergii Kunth
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusCenchrus
  • speciesCenchrus geniculatus