ginger grass

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Madagascar.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon martini (ginger grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palmarosa

French gingergrass

German Gingergras

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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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 ginger grass?

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

Where does ginger grass live?

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

What family does ginger grass belong to?

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

What kingdom does ginger grass belong to?

ginger grass (Cymbopogon martini) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of ginger grass?

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