Cymbopogon commutatus

Cymbopogon commutatus is a perennial grass species, commonly known as incense grass,^[2] aromatic rush, camel's hay, or lemon grass. Its range extends from South Asia to parts of Africa and Arabia. Foliage has a sweet lemony odor when mashed.^[3] It appeared on a 4 riyal Qatari stamp.^[4] It is used for medicinal purposes in northeastern Arabia.^[3]

Cymbopogon commutatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Panicoideae
Genus:	Cymbopogon
Species:	C. commutatus
Binomial name
Cymbopogon commutatus (Steud.) Stapf.
Synonyms[1]
Cymbopogon parkeri Steud.

Cymbopogon commutatus has been used as a component in soap, as it produces citronella oil. Cymbopogon commutatus is also used to create insect repellant.