natural herbs
Vetiveria
Vetiveria zizanioides
Herb: Vetiveria
Latin name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Edible parts of Vetiveria:
The roots are aromatic and are used as a food flavouring.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
2 m(6 1/2 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Open dry places at elevations up to 1000 metres in Nepal.Other uses of Vetiveria:
The aromatic roots are used in pot-pourri and perfumes. The essential oil from the roots is used in perfumery. 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.Propagation of the herb:
Seed -Cultivation of Vetiveria:
Open dry places at elevations up to 1000 metres in Nepal.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Vetiveria zizanioides:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.