Introduction

Cymbopogon winterianus (Family: Poaceae), is believed to be native of Indonesia. It is a perennial ,,ulti-crop of industrial importance, cultivated in parts of tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa and America. Oil yield 265 kg/ha/year; Citronellal 35%.

Other Details

Essential oil is used as insect repellant preparation, soap, perfumery & cosmetic industries.

Reference

1. Patra, NK, Kumar, B. 2005. Improved varieties and genetic research in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In Proceedings of second national Interactive Meet on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants: 53-61.

2. Chagonda, Lameck S., Christopher Makanda, and Jean-Claude Chalchat. "Essential oils of cultivated Cymbopogon winterianus (Jowitt) and of C. citratus (DC)(Stapf) from Zimbabwe." Journal of Essential Oil Research 12.4 (2000): 478-480.

3. Oliveira, Wylly Araújo de, et al. "Antifungal activity of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt ex Bor against Candida albicans." Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 42.2 (2011): 433-441.

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