Cymbopogon nardus
| Cymbopogon nardus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: |
Cymbopogon Spreng. |
| Species: | C. nardus |
| Binomial name | |
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Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle |
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Cymbopogon nardus, common name citronella grass, is a perennial of the Poaceae grass family, originating in tropical Asia.
Essential oils are extracted from the aerial parts, and are applied topically as an insect repellent. It has also very important medicinal value.
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