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Cymbopogon citratus

நரந்தம் புல்Grass

Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions.

FamilyPoaceae
GenusCymbopogon
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Cymbopogon citratus.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusCymbopogon
SpeciesC. citratus
Binomial NameCymbopogon citratus
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameLemonGrass
Life FormGrass
Growth HabitGrass

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusCymbopogon

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.