what is the philippine name for citronella?
What is the native name for citronella in the Philippines? Additionally, could you provide some information about its uses and significance in Filipino culture?
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It is called a citronella plant, mosquito plant, citrosa, pelargonium. It has variegated green and white thick, hairy, meaty leaves that release the citronella scent. There is also a citronella geranium plant that looks nothing like the one I have described. However, it does smell like citronella and also repels mosquitoes which I’m betting is the plant you saw. See, I know what you are talking about. I’m sorry to say that I just lucked out on mine. Someone was selling it at a vegetable stand, but I have no doubt that you can order one online.
Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass.
Cymbopogon citratus from the Philippines, where it is locally known as tanglad.
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