Cenchrus longisetus
Common name
feathertop
Synonyms
Pennisetum villosum Fresen
Family
Poaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Grasses
Conservation status
Not applicable
Brief description
Leaf-sheaths without conspicuous cross-veinlets; inflorescence a simple spike like panicle; panicle usually subglobose, usually pale green or silvery; spikelets 8–11 mm.
Year naturalised
1880
Origin
Ethiopia
Etymology
cenchrus: From the Greek cenchros which means millet
National Pest Plant Accord species
This plant is listed in the 2020 National Pest Plant Accord. The National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA) is an agreement to prevent the sale and/or distribution of specified pest plants where either formal or casual horticultural trade is the most significant way of spreading the plant in New Zealand. For up to date information and an electronic copy of the 2020 Pest Plant Accord manual (including plant information and images) visit the MPI website.