Saccharum barberi

Description

Saccharum barberi is a strong-growing species of grass in the genus Saccharum, the sugarcanes. It originates from northern India and has been exported to other countries and grown for the production of sugar. The species name commemorates C.A. Barber. Saccharum barberi is a perennial plant with a short robust rhizome. The many erect canes have a maximum diameter of 2.5 cm (1 in) and the leaf blades a maximum width of 5 centimetres (2.0 in). The flower is a large panicle with long silky hairs on the stalk which soon break off. The spikelets are in pairs, one with a short stalk and the other without. The canes have a moderate sugar and a high fibre content.