Cymbopogon nardus, common name citronella grass, is a species of perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. C. nardus cannot be eaten because of its unpalatable nature and is an invasive species that renders pastureland useless, since cattle will starve even in its abundance.
It is the source of an essential oil known as citronella oil, which is widely used for its natural insect-repelling properties. Essential oils are extracted from the aerial parts and applied topically or slowly burned (e.g. in a "citronella candle") as an insect repellent, particularly to deter haematophagous insects such as mosquitoes.
Cymbopogonnardus, common name citronella grass, is a species of perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. C. nardus...
believed to possess therapeutic properties. Citronella grass (Cymbopogonnardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6+1⁄2 feet) and have magenta-colored...
Finnemore (1962) occurs today in two wild forms – Cymbopogonnardus var. linnae (typicus) and C. nardus var. confertiflorus. Neither wild form is known...
grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogonnardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii). Vetiver is derived...
nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found in citronella oils, including Cymbopogonnardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is widespread, but...
In ancient Rome, nardus was used to flavor wine, and occurs frequently in the recipes of Apicius. During the early Roman empire, nardus was the main ingredient...
vegetation is made up of grasses that grow up to 1–2 m height such as Cymbopogonnardus and Themeda tremula. 'Dry Patana' is common on hill tops in Hanthana...
as pathana. Thalawa grassland is dominated by rough grass species, Cymbopogonnardus ("mana") and Imperata cylindrica ("iluk"). The burnt thalawa grasslands...
common plants surrounding Aloe lettyae in their native habitat include Cymbopogonnardus (a grass species) and Helichrysum platypterum (a forb species). With...
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