The author takes an overview about the varied utilization and research of vetiver(Vetiveria zizanioides) in China

and outline the vetiver planted areas and research regions that its developing tendency from using for extracting root oil in 1950＇s

to keep the soil and water conservation in 1980＇s

up to date

multiple-using for sediment or sandy soil stabilization

wind proof

pollution control

fodder for cattle

plant for mashroom and being utilized for soil engineering project.Vetiver grass can change the solar energy into organic matter or bioenergy

benefit human being

meanw hile improve the environment.So vetiver grass is valuable and worthy of using and research extensively and deeply.