Cymbopogon bhutanicus
| Cymbopogon bhutanicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Cymbopogon |
| Species: | C. bhutanicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cymbopogon bhutanicus Noltie | |
Cymbopogon bhutanicus is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae that is endemic to Bhutan and typically grows in temperate biomes[2][3].
Description
Cymbopogon bhutanicus is an endemic grass that typically grows on dry, rocky mountain banks within Bhutanese pine forests at elevations ranging from 700 to 1,400 meters above sea level, though its population is currently declining and restricted to only six known locations[4].
Conservation status
According to the IUCN Red List, Cymbopogon bhutanicus is classified as Vulnerable due to a decreasing population, habitat loss from invasive species, and agricultural expansion[4][3].
References
- ↑ Noltie, H. (2021). "Cymbopogon bhutanicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021.RLTS.T15515112A15515112.en. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Cymbopogon bhutanicus Noltie | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- 1 2 "Cymbopogon bhutanicus". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- 1 2 "IUCN Red List Cymbopogon bhutanicus".