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.