DESCRIPTION
Scientific name: Melinis minutiflora cv. Roxo
Family: Gramineae
Vegetative Cycle: Perennial
Growing Form: Erecto / Creeping

REQUIREMENTS
Soil Fertility: Fraco / Medium
Altitude: 600 - 1.200 m
Annual Precipitation: Over 800 mm

RESISTANCE
Drought: High
Cold: High
Humidity: High
Spittlebug: High
Shade: High

PRODUCTION
Dry Matter (D.M.) ha/year: 13 t
Brute Protein in D.M:: 7 - 8%
Palatability: Great