Pennisetum is a genus of grasses in the grass family (Poaceae, subfamily Panicoideae, tribe Paniceae), native to tropical and warmly moderate regions of the globe. It is big annual or even perennial grasses, reaching One-Four m tall. the genus includes a total of metal money grown for oramental purposes (like Pennisetum setaceum), besides as a nature and severity of millet, and a pasture form (Kikuyu Grass) originating from either the upland of Kenya.

;Selected species Pennisetum alopecuroides - Chinese Pennisetum Pennisetum glaucum - Pearl Millet Pennisetum latifolium - Uruguay Pennisetum Pennisetum macrostachyum Pennisetum macrourum Pennisetum orientale Pennisetum purpureum - Elephant Grass Pennisetum setaceum - Fountain Grass Pennisetum villosum - Feathertop Grass Pennisetum clandestinum - Kikuyu Grass