| Scientific Name | Cenchrus purpureus purple |
| Common name | elephant grass,Napier grass |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Cenchrus |
| Genome Type | AABB |
| Genome Size | 1.96Gb |
| Chromosome Number | 14 |
| Gene Number | 65,485 |
| CDS Number | 348365 |
Elephant grass (2n = 4x = 28; Cenchrus purpureus Schumach.), also known as Napier grass, is an important forage grass and potential energy crop in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and America.This plant is utilized for biofuel production, paper production and forage for animals.
| Scientific Name | Cenchrus purpureus purple |
| Common name | elephant grass,Napier grass |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Cenchrus |
| Genome Type | AABB |
| Genome Size | 1.96Gb |
| Chromosome Number | 14 |
| Gene Number | 65,485 |
| CDS Number | 348365 |