Melinis repens

**Definition:** Formerly known as Rhynchelytrum repens, a member of the perennial grass family native to South Africa, widely distributed and known by different common names. It is used as a diabetes cure in folk medicine and actively studied for its hypoglycemic properties.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.800.575.912.250.822.558

**Synonyms:** - Natal Grass - Tricholaena rosea nees - Tricholaena repens - Rhynchelytrum repens - Rhynchelytrum roseum - Rose Natal Grass - Saccharum repens