Cymbopogon Citratus Flower. Its value lies in the lemon scent that it produces. Species epithet citratus means resembling citrus a reference to the lemony scent produced by parts of the plant.
East indian lemongrass cymbopogon flexuosus also called cochin grass or malabar grass is native to cambodia vietnam laos india sri lanka burma and thailand while west indian lemongrass cymbopogon citratus is native to maritime southeast asia. Growing lemon grass cymbopogon citratus lemon grass is an easy going tropical plant that is quite happy in full sun and average garden soil. India and sri lanka edibility.
Genus epithet cymbopogon means boat kymbe and beard pogon in greek referring to the boat shaped flower spathes and hairy fruit spikelets typical of this genus.
Flavoring in cuisine recommended propagation strategy. Leaves for flavoring dimensions. The name cymbopogon is derived from the greek words kymbe boat and pogon beard referring to the flower spike arrangement. Administration of aqueous extract of c.
