Rhynchelytrum repensSaccharum repensTricholaena repensTricholaena rosea Melinis repens is a species of grass known by the common names rose Natal grass, Natal red top, or simply Natal grass.

It is native to southern Africa and an introduced species, often considered a noxious weed, on other continents such as North America and Australia.

It is an annual or perennial grass, growing up to a meter tall.

Its growth rate is dependent on temperature.

The inflorescence is an open array of branches bearing spikelets densely coated in silky white or pink.