Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rectus
ID:
861760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Colon. 1: 270 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861095

Common Names

  • Rectus Lemongrass
  • Rectus Citronella Grass
  • Rectus West Indian Lemongrass

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Description

Cymbopogon rectus (also called Lemon Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are long, thin, and fragrant, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbopogon rectus is used for medicinal purposes, as an insect repellent, and to make essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon rectus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbopogon rectus 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 rectus

Cymbopogon rectus is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Cymbopogon rectus FAQ

What is the common name of Cymbopogon rectus?

Straight Lemon Grass

What is the origin of Cymbopogon rectus?

Native to India

What is the growth habit of Cymbopogon rectus?

It is an evergreen perennial 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397003-1: 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].