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Cymbopogon winterianus

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Cymbopogon winterianus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Cymbopogon
Species:
C. winterianus
Binomial name
Cymbopogon winterianus
Jowitt ex Bor

Cymbopogon winterianus, common name Java citronella, is a perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in western Malesia. Used in perfumery products and cosmetics, a source of Citronella oil.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Cymbopogon winterianus". Plants of the World Online. Kew Gardens. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Cymbopogon winterianus". Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2021-05-08. Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved May 9, 2021.