Cymbopogon winterianus (Family: Poaceae), is believed to be native of Indonesia. It is a perennial ,,ulti-crop of industrial importance, cultivated in parts of tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa and America. Oil yield 265 kg/ha/year; Citronellal 35%.
Essential oil is used as insect repellant preparation, soap, perfumery & cosmetic industries.
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Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
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1 | Citronellal | 38.61 |
2 | Geraniol | 19.91 |
3 | Citronellol | 11.74 |
Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
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1 | Eugenol | 10.34 |
2 | Beta-Elemene | 6.40 |
3 | Elemol | 6.73 |
4 | Citronellyl Acetate | 5.29 |
5 | Limonene | 3.39 |
6 | Trans-Farnesol | 3.01 |
7 | Delta-Cadinene | 2.27 |
8 | Germacrene | 2.64 |
9 | Gamma-Eudesmol | 1.00 |
10 | Linalool | 1.34 |
11 | Beta-Myrcene | 0.07 |
12 | Farnesol | 0.60 |