Pennisetum violaceum (Lam.) Pers., Syn. Pl. 1: 72. 1805 Pennisetum violaceum (Lam.) Pers., Syn. Pl. 1: 72. 1805is new combination for Panicum violaceum Lam., Encycl. 1: 169. 1791Taxon for this namePennisetum violaceum (Lam.) Pers.