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Arundinaria Faberi vs Lemongrass

Arundinaria faberi · Cymbopogon citratus

Arundinaria Faberi

Arundinaria faberi

T Traditional Use
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Arundinaria
Primary use
medicinal

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

T Traditional Use
Lemongrass
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Primary use
culinary & medicinal

Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions.

At a glance

  • · Both in Poaceae, but different genera (Arundinaria vs Cymbopogon).
  • · Primary use differs — Arundinaria Faberi: medicinal; Lemongrass: both.
  • · Evidence tiers — Arundinaria Faberi: T; Lemongrass: T.