Cymbopogon flexuosus is

A. Java citronella

B. Jammu lemongrass

C. West Indian lemongrass

D. East Indian lemongrass

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Cymbopogon flexuosus is East Indian lemongrass or Malabar grass. It is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand.
Its essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the freshly cut leaves, or it can be extracted using alcohol. Its oil is believed to possess therapeutic properties.