Andropogon tectorum
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass plant. It is a herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest clearings, woodland and savannah woodland.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Baia, Djagalhe-n'eutche, Djagalhe-quentche, Uaba
Synonyms
Andropogon spectabilis K. Schum.; Andropogon tenuiculmis Reznik;