capim-limão

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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon flexuosus (capim-limão)

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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capim-catinga

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Not Evaluated

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capim-cheiroso

Cymbopogon citratus

Not Evaluated

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capim-de-cheiro

Cymbopogon nardus

Not Evaluated

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capim-limão

Cymbopogon martini

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 capim-limão?

The scientific name of capim-limão is Cymbopogon flexuosus. It belongs to the genus Cymbopogon.

Where does capim-limão live?

capim-limão is found in Distributed across Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, and Mauritius.. Countries include Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius.

What family does capim-limão belong to?

capim-limão (Cymbopogon flexuosus) belongs to the genus Cymbopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-limão belong to?

capim-limão (Cymbopogon flexuosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-limão?

The closest relatives of capim-limão in the genus Cymbopogon include capim-catinga, capim-cheiroso, capim-de-cheiro, capim-limão, Silky Heads.