Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Cymbopogon nardus
Family: Poaceae
Other names: Ceylon citronella, citronella grass
Culinary use
It is often used in teas and desserts
Medicinal use
The aroma is good for keeping mosquitoes away. The oil is used to expel worms or other parasites from the intestines. It is also used to control muscle spasms, increase appetite, and increase urine production.