Vetiver

Vetiver grass - Photo by Finca la Casilla

Vetiver is a type of grass with roots that grow several meters deep into the soil. It is therefore used in erosion control.

Names

Scientific
   Chrysopogon zizanioides
English
   Vetiver
   Vetiver grass
Dutch
   Vetiver
Spanish
   Vetiver

Taxonomy

Order
   Poales
Family
   Poaceae
Genus
   Chrysopogon
Species
   Chrysopogon zizanioides (Vetiver)

Crop categories

Erosion prevention
Forage and fodder crops
Medicinal plants
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops

Pictures

Vetiver in Ethiopia
 Photo by treesftf [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons


Vetiver planting in Kenya
 Photo by treesftf [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons