Synonyms: 

Saccharum bataviense André

Saccharum hybridum R.M.Grey, nom. nud.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Poales

Family: Poaceae

Native: Tropical south-eastern Asia.

Common Names

English – Sugarcane

Malayalam – കരിമ്പ്

Description:

Saccharum officinarum, also known as sugarcane, is a tall perennial grass with thick stems containing sucrose, used worldwide for sugar production and as a biofuel source.

Habitat: Tall perennial growing , General Habitat : Cultivated.

Distribution: Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Uses: Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is primarily grown for the production of sugar and also used in the production of ethanol, molasses, and various food and beverage products.