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Rosha Grass रोशा घास

Cymbopogon martinii

Resurrection Fern (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
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रोशा घास
Botanical
Cymbopogon martinii
Family
Poaceae

About the plant

Palmarosa — a scented grass of the central hills, distilled for its rose-like oil.

Growing it

Cut it three times a year to keep the clump young.

What it is for

Aromatic oil; a tough ornamental grass for a hot roof.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Fortnightly
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
1–2 m
First harvest
Cut from month five

Cut it three times a year to keep the clump young.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Aromatic oil; a tough ornamental grass for a hot roof.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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