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Elephant Grass · Pennisetum purpureum · Poaceae
Uses
Medicinal uses
- wound healing, fever (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Other uses
- Fodder: high-yield grass for cattle (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Other names
Elephant Grass, Napier grass, Uganda grass
Sources
- Ewe plant list II — Curated Yoruba medicinal plants with English and botanical names.
Ewé records traditional Yorùbá plant knowledge. It is not medical advice: speak to a qualified practitioner before using any plant. Each statement shows its source and whether a specialist has reviewed it.