Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
refractus
ID:
861762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861097

Common Names

  • Refractus Lemongrass
  • Refractus Citronella Grass
  • Refractus West Indian Lemongrass

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon refractus 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 refractus is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass with arching, slender, bright green stems. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cymbopogon refractus

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

Cymbopogon refractus FAQ

What is the common name of Cymbopogon refractus?

Refractory Lemon Grass

What is the origin of Cymbopogon refractus?

Native to India

What is the growth habit of Cymbopogon refractus?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
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:125046-3: 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].