Sanna Kaddi / Mission Grass
Pennisetum polystachion
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand
- Flowering
- April-December
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಸಣ್ಣಕಡ್ಡಿ Sanna kaddi, ನೇಪಿಯರ್ ಹುಲ್ಲು Napier hullu
About Sanna Kaddi
Mission Grass (Pennisetum polystachion) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in degraded moist deciduous forests and waste places. It occurs across Paleotropics. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Poaceae
Grass family
Sanna Kaddi belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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