Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
minutiflorus
ID:
861717

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 9: 390 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861052

Common Names

  • Cymbopogon minutiflorus
  • Minutiflorus Lemon Grass
  • Minutiflorus Citronella Grass

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Description

Cymbopogon minutiflorus (also called Lemon grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 1.5m in height and has long, thin leaves. It is found in dry, open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbopogon minutiflorus is used in perfumes and as an insect repellent. It is also used to make essential oils and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopogon minutiflorus is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbopogon minutiflorus is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is typically grown in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow, and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 15 cm (6 in) apart when they are about 5 cm (2 in) tall.

Where to Find Cymbopogon minutiflorus

Cymbopogon minutiflorus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Cymbopogon minutiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbopogon minutiflorus?

Cymbopogon minutiflorus

What is the common name of Cymbopogon minutiflorus?

Small-flowered Grass

Where is Cymbopogon minutiflorus found?

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

Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396969-1: 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].