Sorghum nitidum

Sorghum nitidum is a grass species found in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. It is part of the Poaceae family, one of the largest plant families, and is included in the genus Sorghum. The species is native to regions such as China (North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast), the East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, and several island groups including the Caroline Islands, Marianas, and Nicobar Islands. Its distribution also extends to parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including Borneo, Jawa, and the Lesser Sunda Islands. The species was first published in 1805 under the scientific name Sorghum nitidum (Vahl) Pers.