Cymbopogon ambiguus
A. Camus
Wild lemon grass
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCymbopogon ambiguus, or Australian lemon-scented grass, is a plant species in the family Poaceae. It has fragrant, bluish-green grey leaves and fluffy seed heads. It is self-fertile.
Description
A frost and drought-tolerant grass in the Poaceae family, commonly known as wild lemon grass.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are dried and crushed as a spice, or used to make tea.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are dried and crushed as a spice.
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Medicinal Uses
Infusions and concoctions of Cymbopogon ambiguus have been used in traditional Aboriginal Australian medicine to treat headaches, chest infections, and muscle cramps. It has also been proposed as a candidate for rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils.
Distribution
It can tolerate frost and drought.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
It is possibly mainly as a medicine.
Synonyms
References (3)
- Alice, L. & O'Quinn, T., Australian Bush Superfoods. Explore Australia p 94
- Bonney, N., 2012, Edible Wild Native Plants for Southern Australia. p 110
- Jackes, B. R., 2010, Plants of Magnetic Island. 3rd Edition. James Cook University, Australia. p 38
