palmarosa

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil and Madagascar.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon martini (palmarosa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palmarosa

French gingergrass

German Gingergras

Portuguese capim-limão

Similar Species in Cymbopogon

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pasto de camellos

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Not Evaluated

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pasto de Malabar

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Not Evaluated

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pasto limón

Cymbopogon citratus

Not Evaluated

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zacate limón

Cymbopogon nardus

Not Evaluated

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Silky Heads

Cymbopogon obtectus

Least Concern

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kachi grass

Cymbopogon caesius

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palmarosa?

The scientific name of palmarosa is Cymbopogon martini. It belongs to the genus Cymbopogon.

Where does palmarosa live?

palmarosa is found in Distributed across Brazil and Madagascar.. Countries include Brazil, Madagascar.

What family does palmarosa belong to?

palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) belongs to the genus Cymbopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does palmarosa belong to?

palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of palmarosa?

The closest relatives of palmarosa in the genus Cymbopogon include pasto de camellos, pasto de Malabar, pasto limón, zacate limón, Silky Heads.