Sorghum purpureosericeum (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Schweinf. & Asch. in G.Schweinfurth, Beitr. Fl. Aethiop.: 310

(1867).

Distribution: Mali to Eritrea and Tanzania, S. Arabian Pen., India

Specimens: MOSHI Miwaleni Springs, Hemp, A. 5973 (UBT).