geranium grass

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Guinea, and India.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon schoenanthus (geranium grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pasto de camellos

French herbe à chameau

German Kamelgras

Portuguese capim-catinga

Similar Species in Cymbopogon

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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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East Indian lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of geranium grass?

The scientific name of geranium grass is Cymbopogon schoenanthus. It belongs to the genus Cymbopogon.

Where does geranium grass live?

geranium grass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Guinea, and India.. Countries include Brazil, Guinea, India.

What family does geranium grass belong to?

geranium grass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) belongs to the genus Cymbopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does geranium grass belong to?

geranium grass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of geranium grass?

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