Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
jwarancusa
ID:
861690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jones ex Roxb.) Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 458 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861025

Common Names

  • Cymbopogon jwarancusa
  • Jwarancusa Lemon Grass
  • Indian Citronella Grass

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Description

Cymbopogon jwarancusa (also called 'Jwarancusa Lemongrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a tall grass, growing up to 2 meters in height, with long, narrow leaves and a strong lemon scent. It prefers moist, sunny habitats, such as riverbanks and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbopogon jwarancusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It has also been used to make herbal medicines for treating respiratory problems and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cymbopogon jwarancusa sub. olivieri (Boiss.) Soenarko
Cymbopogon iwarancusa sub. iwarancusa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon jwarancusa is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbopogon jwarancusa is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is typically grown in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow, and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 15 cm (6 in) apart when they are about 5 cm (2 in) tall.

Where to Find Cymbopogon jwarancusa

Cymbopogon jwarancusa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
William Jones (1746-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396948-1: 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].