Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.)
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Cymbopogon flexuosus

Family: POACEAE
Genus: Cymbopogon
Species: flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.)
Common names: East-Indian lemon grass
Distribution summary: Indian Subcontinent to Indo-China.
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Seasonally dry tropical biome
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Olive tree bed (O)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

In traditional medicine this plant has many uses but is mostly known to calm and relieve the cramping and colic associated with digestive problems. In India it has also been used as a topical application to treat fungal infections like ringworm.

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