Pennisetum cereale

Pennisetum cereale, known as elephant grass or cane millet, is a perennial grass native to several Central and West African countries including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Togo, and Zambia. This plant thrives in full sun and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions, thriving best in light or medium soil types. It is commonly used for its edible seeds, which can be harvested directly from the plant. Propagation occurs through direct seeding outdoors once the soil temperature reaches 20°C, either by broadcasting, drilling rows, or other methods.