Medicinal
Ayurveda
Lemon Grass
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemon Grass is a tall aromatic grass valued for its lemon-scented leaves used in teas, cooking, and traditional medicine for digestive and calming effects.
Quick Facts
Height: 1–1.5 m m
Blooms: Rarely flowers in cultivation
Long slender green leaves with strong lemon aroma, fibrous stalks
20–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Herbal gardens, field edges, pots, commercial farms
Best Viewing Time
Perennial (in tropics); annual in cold climates
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical grasslands
Lifespan
Perennial with regular harvests
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Herbal teas, essential oils, cooking spice, traditional medicines
Cultural Significance
Leaves emit a strong lemon scent when crushed
Conservation Status
Cultivated widely
Did You Know?
Essential oil contains citral, a strong lemon fragrance
Widely used in Asian cuisine
Can repel mosquitoes naturally
Easily propagated by dividing clumps
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo