Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is a summer-growing, stoloniferous perennial, whose runners provide good soil cover for erosion control.. It is an important tropical grass widespread in tropical and subtropical countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh
It is a useful forage for pasture and hay, drought-resistant and very productive, of high quality when young.
Rhode grass is commonly used as fodder for farm cattle and horses etc. It contains sufficient proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that are essential intakes for milk-giving animals.