Cymbopogon distans
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| Internal ID | UUID64402f7e61e98449161914 |
| Scientific name | Cymbopogon distans |
| Authority | (Nees ex Steud.) Will.Watson |
| First published in | Gaz. N. W. Ind. 10: 392 (1882) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Fragrance and cosmetics:
The leaf essential oil of Cymbopogon distans is used as a fragrance material in the flavor and fragrance industry. Published analyses report major components such as citronellal and geraniol, consistent with commercial lemongrass-type profiles that support its use in perfumery, soaps, and related products. Where cited, typical yields are in the 0.3–0.7% range (distillation per 100 g dry leaves), with component profiles varying by geography and cultivar.
Properties relevant to use:
Citronellal and geraniol are characteristic of lemongrass-type oils and contribute characteristic citrus-herbal odor notes that underpin its utility in fragrance applications. Chemical composition and variation in citronellal/geraniol ratios across populations are documented in phytochemical studies.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Andropogon distans | Nees ex Steud. | Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 387 (1854) |
| Andropogon nardus var. distans | (Steud.) Hack. | Monogr. Phan. 6: 608 1889 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | إذخر نائي |
| Chinese | 香草 |
| Chinese | 云香草 |
| Chinese | 芸香草 |
| Chinese | 诸葛草 |
| Chinese | 蕓香草 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
No distribution data was extracted from POWO/KEW yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000860978 |
| USDA Plants | CYDI13 |
| Tropicos | 25509460 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396912-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-406154 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 421838 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 152208 |
| GBIF | 4139405 |
| USDA GRIN | 12801 |
| IPNI | 396912-1 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty alcohol esters | |||||
| Geranyl acetate | 1549026 | Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCOC(=O)C)C)C | 196.29 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Acyclic monoterpenoids | |||||
| 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienol | 4458 | Click to see | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JEP.2013.11.027 |
| 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-Dienal | 8843 | Click to see | 152.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Geraniol | 637566 | Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Linalool | 6549 | Click to see | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Myrcene | 31253 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Neral | 643779 | Click to see | 152.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Nerol | 643820 | Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JEP.2013.11.027 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Bicyclic monoterpenoids | |||||
| (+-)-alpha-Pinene | 6654 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| (+)-Isoborneol | 6973640 | Click to see CC1(C2CCC1(C(C2)O)C)C | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Beta-Pinene | 14896 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Borneol | 64685 | Click to see | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| Camphene | 6616 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| CID 44630107 | 44630107 | Click to see CC1(C2CCC1(C(C2)O)C)C | 154.25 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Menthane monoterpenoids | |||||
| Limonene, (+/-)- | 22311 | Click to see CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C | 136.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids | |||||
| (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienal | 5280598 | Click to see | 220.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| (3R,6E)-Nerolidol | 11241545 | Click to see | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| (E,Z)-farnesol | 1549109 | Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C)C | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| 1,6,10-Dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl- | 8888 | Click to see | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| 4-Methyl-1-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)cyclohex-3-en-1-ol | 27208 | Click to see | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| a Farnesol | 3327 | Click to see | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
| epi-beta-Bisabolol | 12300148 | Click to see | 222.37 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50042A025 |
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| In public collections | 0 |