Anthephora pubescens, with the common names bottle brush grass and wool grass, is a drought tolerant bunchgrass native to tropical and southern Africa.
Common names in other languages include: , , , .
Taxonomy Synonyms and former names include: Anthephora abyssinica A. Rich., Anthephora cenchroides (Hochst.) K. Schum. ex Engl., Anthephora elegans Rupr. ex Steud.,Rupr. ex Steudel Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 111 1854 Anthephora hochstetteri Nees ex Hochst., Anthephora kotschyi Hochst., Hypudaeurus cenchroides Hochst. ex A. Braun)
Uses This plant is cultivated especially for pasture rotation. In addition, it often makes a high quality hay, and it is also used forage source.
References
External links FAO.org: Anthephora pubescens Tropical Forages: Anthephora pubescens