Grass

Erect and cespitous growth, generating clumps. Medium size, with a height between 0.85 and 1.10 m. Fine green stems, leaf sheaths with low pilosity, leaf blades with no pilosity. Presents aerial tubers. Characteristic inflorescence with several branches (up to 12). In controlled conditions, it presented resistance to pasture plague insects (Notozulia entreriana and Deois flavopicta), resulting in low nymph survival. Low infestation and moderate damage caused by these species in the field is observed. The same does not occur with the red-leafhopper Mahanarva fimbriolata, which limits extensive use in areas with a history of problems with this type of insect.