Origin and distribution

Origin and distribution

    • Both the Ceylon and Java types of citronella have probably originated from Managrass of Ceylon, which occurs today in two wild forms: C. nardus var. linnael (typicus) and C. nardus var. confertiflorus.

    • The Java citronella which is called Mahapengeri in Ceylon is the result of a selection from the Ceylon citronella.

    • It is distributed in tropical and subtropical countries like India, Taiwan, Guatemala, Honduras, Malaysia and Brazil.

    • The NBRI, Lucknow introduced citronella into India.

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