Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bombycinus
ID:
861608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 274 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860943

Common Names

  • Cymbopogon Bombycinus
  • Bombycinus Cymbopogon
  • Bombycinus Cymbopogon Plant

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Description

Cymbopogon bombycinus (also called Silver lemongrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It prefers warm and humid climates and is often found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb in cooking.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbopogon bombycinus is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of essential oils, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon bombycinus is a small, white or yellowish-white flower head consisting of many tiny florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbopogon bombycinus is a perennial grass that is native to India. It is a clump-forming grass with arching, linear leaves and long, slender, purple-tinged flower spikes. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Cymbopogon bombycinus

Cymbopogon bombycinus is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist, open habitats such as grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Cymbopogon bombycinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbopogon bombycinus?

Cymbopogon bombycinus

What is the common name of Cymbopogon bombycinus?

Silky Lemon Grass

What is the family of Cymbopogon bombycinus?

Poaceae

Species in the Cymbopogon genus

Cymbopogon ambiguus, Cymbopogon annamensis, Cymbopogon bhutanicus, Cymbopogon bombycinus, Cymbopogon caesius, Cymbopogon calcicola, Cymbopogon calciphilus, Cymbopogon cambodgiensis, Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon clandestinus, Cymbopogon coloratus, Cymbopogon commutatus, Cymbopogon densiflorus, Cymbopogon dependens, Cymbopogon dieterlenii, Cymbopogon distans, Cymbopogon exsertus, Cymbopogon flexuosus, Cymbopogon gidarba, Cymbopogon giganteus, Cymbopogon globosus, Cymbopogon goeringii, Cymbopogon gratus, Cymbopogon jwarancusa, Cymbopogon khasianus, Cymbopogon liangshanensis, Cymbopogon mandalaiaensis, Cymbopogon marginatus, Cymbopogon martini, Cymbopogon mekongensis, Cymbopogon microstachys, Cymbopogon microthecus, Cymbopogon minor, Cymbopogon minutiflorus, Cymbopogon nardus, Cymbopogon nervatus, Cymbopogon obtectus, Cymbopogon osmastonii, Cymbopogon pendulus, Cymbopogon polyneuros, Cymbopogon pospischilii, Cymbopogon procerus, Cymbopogon pruinosus, Cymbopogon queenslandicus, Cymbopogon quinhonensis, Cymbopogon rectus, Cymbopogon refractus, Cymbopogon schoenanthus, Cymbopogon tortilis, Cymbopogon traninhensis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396884-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].