Citronella (genus)
''Citronella'' is a genus of trees and shrubs in the family Cardiopteridaceae described as a genus in 1832. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, insular Southeast Asia, Australia, and islands of the western Pacific. The genus was formerly treated as belonging to the family Icacinaceae. Few species have been cultivated. '' Citronella mucronata'', from Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes, Andes Mountains and the Paci ..., is remarkable for its hardiness compared to other members of this genus. It is one of the most well-known of the species and has been introduced to Europe.Mabberley, D. 1997. The Plant-Book. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom. 858p. Species References Cardiopteridaceae Asterid genera {{Asterid-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Cymbopogon
''Cymbopogon'', also known as lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, oily heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass, citronella grass or fever grass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the Poaceae, grass family. Some species (particularly ''Cymbopogon citratus'') are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons (''Citrus limon''). The name ''Cymbopogon'' derives from the Greek words (, 'boat') and (, 'beard') "which mean [that] in most species, the hairy spikelets project from boat-shaped spathes." Lemongrass and its oil are believed to possess therapeutic properties. Uses Citronella grass (''Cymbopogon nardus'' and ''Cymbopogon winterianus'') grow to about and have magenta-colored base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar
Samar ( ) is the third-largest and seventh-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 1,909,537 as of the 2020 census. It is located in the eastern Visayas, which are in the central Philippines. The island is divided into three provinces: Samar (formerly Western Samar), Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. These three provinces, along with the provinces on the nearby islands of Leyte and Biliran, are part of the Eastern Visayas region. About a third of the island of Samar is protected as a natural park, known as the Samar Island Natural Park. Many names, such as ''Samal'', ''Ibabao'', and ''Tandaya'', were given to the island prior to the arrival of the Spaniards in 1596. During the early days of Spanish occupation, Samar was under the jurisdiction of Cebu. It later became part of Leyte in 1735 until its separation to become a distinct province named Samar in 1768. On June 19, 1965, through Republic Act No. 4221, Samar was divided into three provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Citronella Silvatica
Citronella may refer to: * ''Cymbopogon nardus'', or citronella grass ** Citronella oil, insect-repelling essential oil * ''Citronella'' (genus), of trees and shrubs * "Citronella", a song by Aesop Rock from the 2007 album ''None Shall Pass'' See also * * Citronellal, a component in the compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent * Citronellol, a natural chemical found in citronella oils * Citronelle, Alabama, a city in the U.S. * ''Lasius ''Lasius'' is a genus of formicine ants. The type species for this genus is the black garden ant, '' Lasius niger''. Other major members, which live in drier heathland, are the cornfield ant, '' L. neoniger'', and '' L. alienus''. Other species ...'', a genus of formicine ants commonly known as citronella ants * ''Pelargonium'' 'citrosum', or citrosa geranium, a perennial subshrub with fragrant leaves {{Disambiguation, plant, genus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Luzon
Luzon ( , ) is the largest and most populous List of islands in the Philippines, island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the List of islands of the Philippines, Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city. With a population of 64 million , it contains 52.5% of the country's total population and is the List of islands by population, 4th most populous island in the world. It is the List of islands by area, 15th largest island in the world by land area. ''Luzon'' may also refer to one of the three primary Island groups of the Philippines, island groups in the country. In this usage, it includes the Luzon Mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan Islands, Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south. The islands o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Citronella Philippinensis
Citronella may refer to: * ''Cymbopogon nardus'', or citronella grass ** Citronella oil, insect-repelling essential oil * ''Citronella'' (genus), of trees and shrubs * "Citronella", a song by Aesop Rock from the 2007 album ''None Shall Pass'' See also * * Citronellal, a component in the compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent * Citronellol, a natural chemical found in citronella oils * Citronelle, Alabama, a city in the U.S. * ''Lasius ''Lasius'' is a genus of formicine ants. The type species for this genus is the black garden ant, '' Lasius niger''. Other major members, which live in drier heathland, are the cornfield ant, '' L. neoniger'', and '' L. alienus''. Other species ...'', a genus of formicine ants commonly known as citronella ants * ''Pelargonium'' 'citrosum', or citrosa geranium, a perennial subshrub with fragrant leaves {{Disambiguation, plant, genus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Misiones Province
Misiones (, ''Missions'') is one of the Provinces of Argentina, 23 provinces of Argentina, located in the northeastern corner of the country in the Mesopotamia, Argentina, Mesopotamia region. It is surrounded by Paraguay to the northwest, Brazil to the north, east and south, and Corrientes Province of Argentina to the southwest. This was an early area of Roman Catholic missionary activity by the Jesuits in what was then called the province of Paraguay, beginning in the early 17th century. In 1984, the ruins of four mission sites in Argentina were designated World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. History Indigenous peoples of various tribes lived in the area of the future province for thousands of years. At the time of European encounter, the area was occupied by the Kaingang and Xokleng people, Xokleng tribes, later followed by the Guarani people, Guarani tribe. The first European to visit the region, Sebastian Cabot (explorer), Sebastian Cabot, discovered Apipé Falls while navigat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citronella Paniculata
Citronella may refer to: * ''Cymbopogon nardus'', or citronella grass ** Citronella oil, insect-repelling essential oil * ''Citronella'' (genus), of trees and shrubs * "Citronella", a song by Aesop Rock from the 2007 album ''None Shall Pass'' See also * * Citronellal, a component in the compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent * Citronellol, a natural chemical found in citronella oils * Citronelle, Alabama, a city in the U.S. * ''Lasius ''Lasius'' is a genus of formicine ants. The type species for this genus is the black garden ant, '' Lasius niger''. Other major members, which live in drier heathland, are the cornfield ant, '' L. neoniger'', and '' L. alienus''. Other species ...'', a genus of formicine ants commonly known as citronella ants * ''Pelargonium'' 'citrosum', or citrosa geranium, a perennial subshrub with fragrant leaves {{Disambiguation, plant, genus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Queensland
Queensland ( , commonly abbreviated as Qld) is a States and territories of Australia, state in northeastern Australia, and is the second-largest and third-most populous state in Australia. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south, respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and the Pacific Ocean; to the state's north is the Torres Strait, separating the Australian mainland from Papua New Guinea, and the Gulf of Carpentaria to the north-west. With an area of , Queensland is the world's List of country subdivisions by area, sixth-largest subnational entity; it List of countries and dependencies by area, is larger than all but 16 countries. Due to its size, Queensland's geographical features and climates are diverse, and include tropical rainforests, rivers, coral reefs, mountain ranges and white sandy beaches in its Tropical climate, tropical and Humid subtropical climate, sub-tropical c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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New South Wales
New South Wales (commonly abbreviated as NSW) is a States and territories of Australia, state on the Eastern states of Australia, east coast of :Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria (state), Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral Sea, Coral and Tasman Seas to the east. The Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory are Enclave and exclave, enclaves within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. , the population of New South Wales was over 8.3 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Almost two-thirds of the state's population, 5.3 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. The Colony of New South Wales was founded as a British penal colony in 1788. It originally comprised more than half of the Australian mainland with its Western Australia border, western boundary set at 129th meridian east in 1825. The colony then also includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citronella Moorei
''Citronella moorei'' is a rainforest tree growing in eastern Australia. Common names for this species include churnwood, citronella, soapy box, silky beech, and corduroy. It is easily identified in the rainforest by the extraordinary twisting and crooked trunk. Description ''Citronella moorei'' is a large tree attaining a height of 50 metres and a diameter of 2 m. The crown is dark green and dense. The bark is fawn or greyish, fissured and corky. The trunk is prominently and irregularly channelled, twisting or fluted. Often the trunk is leaning and crooked. It is rarely round except in very young trees. Branchlets are moderately slender, green and smooth, while young shoots are finely downy. The leaves are alternate and simple, 5 to 10 cm long and 4 to 6 cm broad. They are not wavy edged, and drawn out to a blunt point. Old leaves turn black on the forest floor. Venation is prominent on both surfaces. The midrib and four to six lateral veins are raised, conspicuo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |