Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Camus) Soenarko
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 9: 347 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861136
Common Names
- Traninhensis Lemon Grass
- Traninhensis Citronella Grass
- Traninhensis Grass
Description
Cymbopogon traninhensis (also called Indian lemongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, thin, green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often used as a culinary herb.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbopogon traninhensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of essential oils for aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymbopogon traninhensis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbopogon traninhensis 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 traninhensis
Cymbopogon traninhensis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Cymbopogon traninhensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbopogon traninhensis?
Cymbopogon traninhensis
What type of plant is Cymbopogon traninhensis?
Grass
Where is Cymbopogon traninhensis 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:397028-1: 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].