Forage & Fibre Beta
Elephant grass / napier grass
Rumput gajah · Pennisetum purpureum Schumach. (syn. Cenchrus purpureus)
Also known in Indonesia as: Cenchrus purpureus, Pennisetum purpureum, elephant grass, napier, rumput gajah
Suitable for: Ruminants
Composition depends strongly on cutting age (F-S1 gives 15-28, 43-56, 57-70 d and mature stages).
Nutrition data is in Beta and has not been reviewed by experts yet. Use it as a guide, not as veterinary advice.View sources
Dry matter (DM)
17,9%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
9,7%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
31,56%
per dry matter
TDN (TDN)
51%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 17,9% | as fed | F-S12 |
| Ash Ash | 13,8% | dry matter | F-S12 |
| CP Crude protein | 9,7% | dry matter | F-S12 |
| EE Ether extract | 2% | dry matter | F-S12 |
| CF Crude fibre | 31,56% | dry matter | F-S2 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 41,82% | dry matter | F-S2 |
| NDF NDF | 70,33% | dry matter | F-S2 |
| ADF ADF | 42,73% | dry matter | F-S2 |
| TDN TDN | 51% | dry matter | F-S1 |
| ME ME ruminant | 1.960 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S12 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,36% | dry matter | F-S12 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,29% | dry matter | F-S12 |
| Na Sodium | 0,03% | dry matter | F-S12 |
All values from every source (32)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 17,9% main | as fed | F-S12 | High | SD 5.9; min 8.6; max 41.0; n 1036 |
| DM Dry matter | 18% | as fed | F-S1 | Medium | |
| DM Dry matter | 20,49% | as fed | F-S2 | High | SD 1.61; min 18; max 23.95; n 31 |
| Ash Ash | 13,8% main | dry matter | F-S12 | High | SD 4.8; min 3.9; max 25.1; n 2200 |
| Ash Ash | 15,4% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ash Ash | 12,76% | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 2.87; min 7.77; max 18.93; n 23 |
| CP Crude protein | 9,7% main | dry matter | F-S12 | High | SD 4.3; min 2.8; max 22.7; n 2209 |
| CP Crude protein | 9,1% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CP Crude protein | 11,23% | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 3.28; min 3.6; max 18.14; n 30 |
| EE Ether extract | 2% main | dry matter | F-S12 | High | SD 0.6; min 1.0; max 3.8; n 1022 |
| EE Ether extract | 2,3% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| EE Ether extract | 2,42% | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 0.64; min 1.2; max 3.59; n 22 |
| CF Crude fibre | 31,56% main | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 3.55; min 20.89; max 37.29; n 24 |
| CF Crude fibre | 33,1% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CF Crude fibre | 36,1% | dry matter | F-S12 | Medium | SD 3.9; min 25.5; max 43.2; n 1091 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 41,82% main | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 5.38; min 33.21; max 57.39; n 23 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 40% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 38,4% | dry matter | F-S12 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 70,33% main | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 4.11; min 61.03; max 81.84; n 23 |
| NDF NDF | 71,5% | dry matter | F-S12 | Medium | SD 7.1; min 54.1; max 79.9; n 433 |
| ADF ADF | 42,73% main | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 4.55; min 32.34; max 55.83; n 23 |
| ADF ADF | 42,5% | dry matter | F-S12 | Medium | SD 6.4; min 29.5; max 52.9; n 377 |
| TDN TDN | 51% main | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 1.960 kcal/kg main | dry matter | F-S12 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 1.820 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ca Calcium | 0,36% main | dry matter | F-S12 | High | SD 0.13; min 0.14; max 0.76; n 1160 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,51% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ca Calcium | 0,4% | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 0.14; min 0.12; max 0.68; n 18 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,29% main | dry matter | F-S12 | High | SD 0.12; min 0.07; max 0.66; n 1762 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,51% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| P Phosphorus | 0,32% | dry matter | F-S2 | High | SD 0.1; min 0.18; max 0.51; n 16 |
| Na Sodium | 0,03% main | dry matter | F-S12 | High | SD 0.02; min 0; max 0.08; n 89 |
Sources
- [F-S1] Hartadi H., Reksohadiprodjo S., Lebdosukojo S., Tillman A.D., Kearl L.C., Harris L.E., 1980. Tabel-tabel dari Komposisi Bahan Makanan Ternak untuk Indonesia / Tables of Feed Composition for Indonesia. International Feedstuffs Institute, Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, Utah State University, Logan. Open
- [F-S12] Heuzé V., Tran G., Giger-Reverdin S., Lebas F., 2026. Elephant grass (Cenchrus purpureus). Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Open
- [F-S2] Dumadi E.H., Abdullah L., Sukria H.A., 2021. Kualitas hijauan rumput gajah (Pennisetum purpureum) berbeda tipe pertumbuhan: review kuantitatif. Jurnal Ilmu Nutrisi dan Teknologi Pakan 19(1): 6-13. doi:10.29244/jintp.19.1.6-13 Open
This is a guide, not an official prescription. Consult a local extension officer or veterinarian.