Cymbopogon giganteus
| Cymbopogon giganteus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Cymbopogon |
| Species: | C. giganteus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cymbopogon giganteus | |
Cymbopogon giganteus is a species of perennial grass in the family of Poaceae native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.[1] Its leaves, flowers, and roots were traditionally used in African folk medicine especially via essential oils and decoctions.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Cymbopogon giganteus Chiov.". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Toukourou, Habib; Uwambayinema, Francine; Yakoub, Yousof; Mertens, Birgit; Laleye, Anatole; Lison, Dominique; Quetin-Leclercq, Joelle; Gbaguidi, Fernand (28 January 2020). "In Vitro and In Vivo Toxicity Studies on Cymbopogon giganteus Chiov. Leaves Essential Oil from Benin". Journal of Toxicology. 2020: 1–12. doi:10.1155/2020/8261058. PMC 7204255. PMID 32399030.
- ↑ Alitonou, G; Avlessi, F; Sohounhloue, D; Agnaniet, H; Bessiere, J; Menut, C (2006). "Investigations on the essential oil of Cymbopogon giganteus from Benin for its potential use as an anti-inflammatory agent". International Journal of Aromatherapy. 16 (1): 37–41. doi:10.1016/j.ijat.2006.01.001.
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