| Family | Poaceae |
| Scientific name | Imperata cylindrica |
| Common name (English) | Cogon Grass |
| Common name (Malay) | / |
| Identified as | Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land |
Imperata cylindrica, commonly known as cogon grass, is a perennial grass recognized for its tall, slender stems, sharp-edged leaves, and distinctive white to silvery flowering plumes. Widespread across tropical and subtropical regions, it thrives in grasslands, open forests, and disturbed soils. Traditionally, the rhizomes and leaves have been used in folk medicine for their diuretic and cooling properties, while the dense growth of the plant plays a significant role in soil stabilization and erosion control.