Vettiver PRODUCT NAME
Vetiveria zizaniooides Nash = Andropogon squarrosus Hack. Phalaris zizanoides Linn. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Vettiver |
| Local Name: | Vettiver (Kurumba + Irula); Tamil-Vettiver, Viyal; Marathi-Ravacham, Vettiver; Hindi-Khaskhas; Telugu-Vettiveru; Kannada-Kadu karai, Dhappa sajjai hullu |
| Family: | Poaceae |
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| Product Description: | A grass Flower: In panicles in raceme. A grass with stout rhizomes, culms in tufts |
| NTFP Classification: | Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics, Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | India |
| Description: | Distribution: Upto 1000m plains towards the coast. Found in moist, water logged areas. Also cultivated |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | roots |
| Uses: | Roots are popularly used in India to make covers for water coolers and woven mats. Root soaked in coconut hair oil for aroma. Root system of the plant helps to purify the water and is a good soil binder. |
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| Partners: | Keyston Foundation |
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