Pennisetum purpureum plant

Patent Pending Pennisetum purpureum also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Ugandan grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the African grasslands.[1] It has low water and nutrient requirements, and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands.[2] Historically, this wild species has been used primarily for grazing;[3] recently, however, it has been incorporated into a pest management strategy. This technique involves the desired crop being planted alongside a ‘push’ plan, which repels pests, in combination with a ‘pull’ crop around the perimeter of the plot, which draw insects out of the plot.