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Nile grass
Scientific Name: Acroceras macrum
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Nile Grass: A Multifaceted Name in the Plant Kingdom
The term "Nile grass" refers to multiple plant species, each with distinct characteristics and uses. This entry explores the different plants that share this common name.
Acroceras macrum
- Common Names: Nile grass, Nyl grass, Nylgras, Nile vlei grass, Nylvleigras, Nilgras, Swamp rye grass, Lidjiegras, Varkgras
- Scientific Name: Acroceras macrum Stapf
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family), also referred to as Gramineae.
- Native to Africa.
- A perennial grass with extensively creeping, wiry rhizomes.
- Culms (stems) typically range from 40-110 cm in height.
- Considered a tropical pasture grass.
- Often cultivated extensively as pasture, silage, and hay.
- Reported from the Africa Center of Diversity.
- A very palatable grass.
Cyperus papyrus
- Common Names: Nile grass, papyrus sedge, paper reed, Indian matting plant.
- Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- An aquatic flowering plant.
Nile Grass Rat Connection
- The Nile grass rat (Arvicanthis niloticus) is mentioned as a subject of study, which is distinct from the grass species.