Citronella (香茅)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 香茅 (xiāngmáo) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Cymbopogon citratus — with an aroma profile of citrusy, lemony, fresh, grassy.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cymbopogon citratus in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Cymbopogon citratus on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 香茅 |
| Pinyin | xiāngmáo |
| Scientific name | Cymbopogon citratus |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | citrusy, lemony, fresh, grassy |
| Category | Herbs |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Herbs |
| related | Patchouli |
| related | Agastache |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Citronella on IncenseHerbs
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