Saccharum is a genus of tall perennial plants of the broomsedge tribe within the grass family.The genus is widespread across tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions in Africa, Eurasia, Australia, the Americas, and assorted oceanic islands. Several species are cultivated and naturalized in areas outside their native habitats.Saccharum includes the sugarcanes, as well as several ornamental grasses such as Ravenna grass.