About Vetiver
Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae. Vetiver is most closely related to sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Chrysopogon zizanioides
- Genus
- Chrysopogon
- Family
- POACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Poaceae
Grass family
Vetiver belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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