狼尾草属（学名：Pennisetum）是禾本科下的一个属，为一年生或多年生草本植物。该属共有约130种，分布于热带和亚热带地区。

Pennisetum /ˌpɛnᵻˈsiːtəm/ is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family, native to tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. They are known commonly as fountaingrasses.