Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
coloratus
ID:
861625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 321 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860960

Common Names

  • Colourful Lemon Grass
  • Colourful Citronella Grass
  • Colourful Oil Grass

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Description

Cymbopogon coloratus (also called Colorful 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 coloratus 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 coloratus is small, white, and has a sweet scent. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cymbopogon coloratus can be done through seed or vegetative propagation. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cymbopogon coloratus

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

Cymbopogon coloratus FAQ

What is the common name of Cymbopogon coloratus?

Coloured lemongrass

What is the scientific name of Coloured lemongrass?

Cymbopogon coloratus

What are the uses of Coloured lemongrass?

Coloured lemongrass is used in cooking, aromatherapy, and traditional medicine.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396900-1: 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].