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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Imperata cylindrica

Imperata cylindrica (L.) P.Beauv.


Family Poaceae
Local Name Kogon
Habit Herb (Grass)
Habitat Grassland
Special Notes Leaves mostly basal, ligules membranous
Ethnobotanical Uses OTHERS: used as a profitable source of paper pulp, tender roots are used for grazing;
Collected from Busol Watershed, Aurora Hill, Baguio City, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Romella G. Liquigan
Identification Verified By Ariane B. Tan-(n/a)-(Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.)-(APNI)

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