Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distans
ID:
861643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Will.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Gaz. N. W. Ind. 10: 392 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860978

Common Names

  • Distant Lemon Grass
  • Distant Citronella Grass
  • Distant Oil Grass

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Description

Cymbopogon distans (also called Indian grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 1.5m in height and has long, thin leaves. It is found in dry, open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbopogon distans is used as a flavoring agent in 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 distans 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 distans 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 distans

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

Cymbopogon distans FAQ

What is the common name of Cymbopogon distans?

Distant lemongrass

What is the scientific name of Distant lemongrass?

Cymbopogon distans

What are the uses of Distant lemongrass?

Distant 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
William Watson (1832-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Will.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396912-1: 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].