Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
densiflorus
ID:
861637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 289 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860972

Common Names

  • Densiflorus Lemon Grass
  • Densiflorus Citronella Grass
  • Densiflorus Oil Grass

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Description

Cymbopogon densiflorus (also called Dense-flowered Lemongrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbopogon densiflorus is used as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to flavor food and drinks, and its essential oil is used in aromatherapy. It is also used to make perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon densiflorus 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

Cymbopogon densiflorus is a perennial grass that is native to India. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Cymbopogon densiflorus

Cymbopogon densiflorus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Cymbopogon densiflorus FAQ

What is the common name of Cymbopogon densiflorus?

Dense-flowered lemongrass

What is the scientific name of Dense-flowered lemongrass?

Cymbopogon densiflorus

What are the uses of Dense-flowered lemongrass?

Dense-flowered 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:396907-1: 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].