Cymbopogon nardus

Updated on Feb 03, 2024

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Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Scientific name Cymbopogon nardus Rank Species		Order Poales Genus Cymbopogon Spreng. Higher classification Lemongrass

Similar Lemongrass, Nardus, Cymbopogon citratus, Grasses, Cymbopogon martinii

Cymbopogon nardus essential oil producer

Cymbopogon nardus, common name citronella grass, is a perennial of the Poaceae grass family, originating in tropical Asia.

It is the source of an essential oil known as "citronella oil".

Cannot be eaten because of its unpalatable nature.

Is an invasive species that renders pastureland useless as cattle will starve even in its abundance.

Essential oils are extracted from the aerial parts, and are applied topically as an insect repellent. It has also very important medicinal value.

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