Cymbopogon obtectus
Silky Heads, Lemon Scent Grass
Other regional names: Silkyheads +1 more
- Silkyheads
- Turpentine Grass
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cymbopogon obtectus (commonly known as Silky Heads or Lemon-Scent Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia