Cymbopogon commutatus
| Incense grass[1] | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Cymbopogon |
| Species: | C. commutatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cymbopogon commutatus (Steud.) Stapf. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Cymbopogon commutatus, widely believed to be synonymous with Cymbopogon parkeri, is a perennial grass species, commonly known as Incense grass, 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]
References
- ↑ "Incense grass". Qatar e-Nature. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "Cymbopogon commutatus (Steud.) Stapf". The Plant List. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- 1 2 Flora Of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Mandaville
- ↑ "Poaceae イネ科". plantstamps.net.
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