Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
exsertus
ID:
861653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Colon. 1: 287 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860988

Common Names

  • Exsertus Lemon Grass
  • Exsertus Citronella Grass
  • Exsertus Oil Grass

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Description

Cymbopogon exsertus (also called Lemon 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 exsertus 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 exsertus 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 exsertus can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plants can be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cymbopogon exsertus

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

Cymbopogon exsertus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbopogon exsertus?

Cymbopogon exsertus

What is the common name of Cymbopogon exsertus?

Exserted Cymbopogon

What type of plant is Cymbopogon exsertus?

Grass

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396918-1: 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].