Cymbopogon minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
861716
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.S.Sun & R.Zhang ex S.M.Phillips & S.L.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 473 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861051
Common Names
- Cymbopogon minor
- Minor Lemon Grass
- Minor Citronella Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cymbopogon minor (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 minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of essential oils for aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymbopogon minor is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, serrated leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cymbopogon minor 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 minor
Cymbopogon minor is native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Cymbopogon minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbopogon minor?
Cymbopogon minor
What is the common name of Cymbopogon minor?
Minor Grass
Where is Cymbopogon minor found?
India
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
Bi Sin Sun (1921-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.S.Sun' in the authors string.
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
Rong Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440642-2: 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].