Cymbopogon commutatus

Cymbopogon commutatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Cymbopogon
Species:
C. commutatus
Binomial name
Cymbopogon commutatus
(Steud.) Stapf.
Synonyms[1]
  • Cymbopogon parkeri Steud.

Cymbopogon commutatus is a perennial grass species, commonly known as incense grass,[2] aromatic rush, camel's hay, or lemon grass. Its range extends from South Asia to parts of Africa and Arabia. Foliage has a sweet lemony odor when mashed.[3] It appeared on a 4 riyal Qatari stamp.[4] It is used for medicinal purposes in northeastern Arabia.[3]

Cymbopogon commutatus has been used as a component in soap, as it produces citronella oil. Cymbopogon commutatus is also used to create insect repellant.

References

  1. ^ "Cymbopogon commutatus (Steud.) Stapf". The Plant List. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Incense grass". Qatar e-Nature. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  3. ^ a b Flora Of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Mandaville
  4. ^ "Poaceae イネ科". plantstamps.net.


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