Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schoenanthus
ID:
861771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Pl. Min. Cogn. Pug. 2: 15 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861106

Common Names

  • Schoenanthus Lemongrass
  • Schoenanthus Citronella Grass
  • Schoenanthus West Indian Lemongrass

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cymbopogon schoenanthus sub. proximus (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Maire & Weiller
Cymbopogon schoenanthus sub. schoenanthus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon schoenanthus 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 schoenanthus is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and frost. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It requires minimal care.

Where to Find Cymbopogon schoenanthus

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

Cymbopogon schoenanthus FAQ

What is the common name of Cymbopogon schoenanthus?

Lemon Grass

What is the origin of Cymbopogon schoenanthus?

Native to Africa

What is the growth habit of Cymbopogon schoenanthus?

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397010-1: 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].