Aromatic Plants
LEMONGRASS Cymbopogon citratus
Key Properties
Introduction
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Species
| Binomial | Cymbopogon citratus |
|---|---|
| Accepted name | Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf |
| POWO status | accepted |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Cymbopogon |
| IPNI identifier | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396896-1 |
| ISO standard | ISO 3217:1974 |
| EU-regulated allergen | Annex III, entry 354: Cymbopogon citratus / schoenanthus/flexuosus oils |
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, accessed on 22/09/2026.
Source: Govaerts R. (ed.), World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accessed on 21/09/2026.
Source: ISO 3217:1974.
Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast), accessed on 22/09/2026.