Native to southern India, citronella is an herbaceous plant of the Poaceae family. It grows in the tropical regions of Asia, including China and Vietnam, as well as in Nepal, Africa and the Antilles. The plant forms dense clumps that can grow as high as 1.5 meters and emits an odor similar to lemon.
Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt
Uganda
Code B306F
CAS TSCA 8000-29-1
CAS EINECS 91771-61-8
Native to southern India, citronella is an herbaceous plant of the Poaceae family. It grows in the tropical regions of Asia, including China and Vietnam, as well as in Nepal, Africa and the Antilles. The plant forms dense clumps that can grow as high as 1.5 meters and emits an odor similar to lemon.
In order to offer this product, we source our essential oil of citronella from a partner that has developed a production chain in Uganda.
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ORGANIC, FFL
In order to offer this product, we source our essential oil of citronella from a partner that has developed a production chain in Uganda.
In cosmetics, citronella extracts are used in products like deodorants. They are also used in products to treat excessive perspiration.
Main components: Geraniol (20.00 to 52.00%), Citral (Geranial + Neral) (10.00 to 27.00%), Citronellal (15.00 to 25.00%), Citronellol (5.00 to 18.00%)