Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cymbopogon

Species:

Cymbopogon travancorensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a grassland species from fire-prone ecosystems of the Western Ghats, it likely resprouts vigorously after fire disturbance.