Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Colon. 5: 206 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861131
Common Names
- Tortile Lemon Grass
- Tortile Citronella Grass
- Tortile Grass
Description
Cymbopogon tortilis (also called East Indian lemongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often found in moist, shady areas. It has long, narrow leaves and a fragrant aroma, and is used in cooking and herbal medicine.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbopogon tortilis is used for medicinal purposes, as an insect repellent, and to make essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymbopogon tortilis is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbopogon tortilis is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a slow-growing grass that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, but it can also be propagated through division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Cymbopogon tortilis
Cymbopogon tortilis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Cymbopogon tortilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbopogon tortilis?
Cymbopogon tortilis
What type of plant is Cymbopogon tortilis?
Grass
Where is Cymbopogon tortilis native to?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397027-1: 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].