Acroceras macrum

Acroceras macrum (Nile grass, Nyl grass) is a species of perennial grass native to Africa, which is often cultivated extensively as pasture, silage, and hay. It is palatable and nutritious for animal feed. It has been studied in breeding programs and it has been introduced to Australia and South America for cultivation.

Nile grass
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Acroceras
Species:
A. macrum
Binomial name
Acroceras macrum

Wild Nile grass grows well in flooded, moist, and humid conditions and does not do well in periods of drought. It prefers acidic soils. It produces seeds but is usually propagated using cuttings of the rhizomes.


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