Vetiver (岩兰草)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 岩兰草 (yánláncǎo) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Chrysopogon zizanioides (syn. Vetiveria zizanioides) — with an aroma profile of earthy, woody, smoky, warm.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysopogon in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Chrysopogon on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 岩兰草 |
| Pinyin | yánláncǎo |
| Scientific name | Chrysopogon zizanioides (syn. Vetiveria zizanioides) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | earthy, woody, smoky, warm |
| Category | Roots |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Roots |
| aroma | Earthy |
| aroma | Woody |
| aroma | Smoky |
| related | Cedar |
| related | Patchouli |
| related | Sandalwood |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Vetiver on IncenseHerbs
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