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Cymbopogon ambiguus
Species of grass From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cymbopogon ambiguus, or Australian lemon-scented grass, is a plant species in the family Poaceae.[1] It has fragrant, bluish-green grey leaves and fluffy seed heads. It is self-fertile.
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Cultivation
Cymbopogon ambiguus needs a sunny position. It can tolerate extreme dryness once established.[citation needed] Propagation is by division of clumps or from seed. Lemongrass can be grown in any soil and needs very little water. It grows to a height of 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in).[citation needed]
Uses
Infusions and concoctions of Cymbopogon ambiguus have been used in traditional Aboriginal Australian medicine to treat headaches, chest infections, and muscle cramps.[1] It has also been proposed as a candidate for rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils.[2]
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