Vetiver

Vetiveria zizanioides

  • Vetiver
  • Vetiver
  • Flower name
    Vetiver
  • Scientific name
    Vetiveria zizanioides
  • Aliasカスカスガヤ, Vetiver, 香根草
  • Place of originIndia
  • Place of floweringSpecific area
  • Flowering seasonOctober, November, December

What is Vetiver

Vetiver , scientific name:Chrysopogon zizanioides, is a perennial herb in the genus Chrysopogon, Department of Poaceae native to India.Rhizomes strong fragrance and essential oils used in perfumery.

Common name: Vetiver,
scientific name:chrsopogon ziznioides,
synonym::vetiveri Ziznioides
origin: India and the garden variety, Leaf shape: Narrow linear shape, inflorescence form: A panicle, the inflorescence head: 20-40cm, anthesis: For from October to December, it is a use: Reservation agent of the perfume, deodorant, bath salt, insect repellent


  • Order
    Poales
  • Family
    Poaceae
  • Genus
    Chrysopogon
  • Species
    C. zizanioides
  • Type of flower
  • Array of flower
    Cone / Compound inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Small ears
  • Leaf type
    Linear
  • Edge of the leaf
    Entire
  • Life typePerennial herbs
  • Flower colors
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit colorGreen
  • Height150.0 ~ 200.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower ~ cm

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