East Indian lemongrass

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, and Mauritius.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian lemongrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pasto de Malabar

French herbe de Malabar

German ostindisches Lemongras

Portuguese capim-limão

Similar Species in Cymbopogon

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geranium grass

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Not Evaluated

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giant turpentine grass

Cymbopogon nardus

Not Evaluated

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ginger grass

Cymbopogon martini

Not Evaluated

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Lemon grass

Cymbopogon citratus

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 East Indian lemongrass?

The scientific name of East Indian lemongrass is Cymbopogon flexuosus. It belongs to the genus Cymbopogon.

Where does East Indian lemongrass live?

East Indian lemongrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, and Mauritius.. Countries include Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius.

What family does East Indian lemongrass belong to?

East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) belongs to the genus Cymbopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does East Indian lemongrass belong to?

East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of East Indian lemongrass?

The closest relatives of East Indian lemongrass in the genus Cymbopogon include geranium grass, giant turpentine grass, ginger grass, Lemon grass, Silky Heads.