Cymbopogon rectus
Also known as: Andropogon nardus var. rectus (Steud.) Hack. +4 more
- Andropogon nardus var. rectus (Steud.) Hack.
- Andropogon rectus Steud.
- Cymbopogon javensis Bang
- Cymbopogon javensis Hofm.
- Cymbopogon nardus f. rectus (Steud.) Roberty
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Tropical Asia, Cymbopogon rectus is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Vietnam