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General Information

Cymbopogon goeringii is an erect, evergreen, clump-forming, perennial grass with slender culms 50 - 100cm tall[].
The plant is used in soil stabilization projects. The essential oil has potential for use in cosmetic products.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - eastern and southern China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam

Habitat

Grassy slopes, roadsides; at elevations up to 1,500 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Perennial
Height	0.75 m
Pollinators	Wind
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus generally grow best in a sunny position in a moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Many of them are found in dry soils in the wild[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant is used in soil stabilization projects[].

Other Uses

An essential oil is obtained from the leaves. The main compound present is citronellal. It is a potential new ingredient for cosmetic skin-care preparations[].

Propagation

Seed - surface sow or only just cover, sowing the seeds in trays in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots at the 3 - 4 leaf stage and grow on for at least their first winter under glass. Plant out when in active growth in early summer and consider giving some winter protection for the first year or two.
Division of established clumps. This is best done annually or they can become too crowded and suffer. The offshoots of this species often fail to establish[].