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Dhanwantari ghass

Local Name	:	Dhanwantari ghass
Botanical Name	:	Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Common Name	:	Dhanwantari ghass
Family	:	Poaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely cultivated in Odisha. It is native to South India and Sri Lanka. Distributed in semi-arid and tropical areas of Asia, America, and Africa
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a perennial grass with fragrant leaves, used for flavoring and an important grass in ayurvedic formulations.

Descriptions

It is a tropical herb, commonly known as lemongrass. Leaves are long and slender. They are linear, with a sharp tip and serrated edges. Inflorescence consists of a compact cluster of flowers borne on a terminal spike. Fruits are small, rounded, containing seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March - April

Use(s)

Leaf is used for treating digestive tract disorders. It is a widely cultivated for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatic properties.