Vetiveria zizanioides
| Vetiveria zizanioides | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 7' |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Vetiveria zizanioides (common name: vetiveria)
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: This species cannot tolerate hard frosts. In areas that experience much frost, it is better to divide up the plant is the autumn, potting up the divisions and over-wintering them in a greenhouse before planting them back outdoors in late spring[1].
Vetiveria grass is a fast-growing grass that is non-invasive, very deep rooting, insect and vermin proof. It is drought resistant, and also withstands inundation and has been known to tolerate occasional lows to around -9°c. It is much planted in the tropics and sub-tropics where its extensive root system makes it valuable for erosion control.
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Range: Tropics.
Habitat: Open dry places at elevations up to 1000 metres in Nepal[2].
Edibility: The roots are aromatic and are used as a food flavouring[1].
Usage: The aromatic roots are used in pot-pourri and perfumes[1][2]. The essential oil from the roots is used in perfumery[2].
The plant has deep-rooted and far-ranging roots that make it a valuable plant for controlling soil erosion in cultivated fields. It is often planted along the contour lines for this purpose.
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Buchanan, Rita. A Weavers Garden.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.