Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nardus
ID:
861721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2: 155 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861056

Common Names

  • Cymbopogon nardus
  • Nardus Lemon Grass
  • Nardus Citronella Grass

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Description

Cymbopogon nardus (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 nardus is used as an insect repellent and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon nardus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbopogon nardus is a perennial grass native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of 1.2 meters and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Cymbopogon nardus

Cymbopogon nardus 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396972-1: 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].