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Pogostemon Parviflorus
''Pogostemon'' is a large genus from the family Lamiaceae, first described as a genus in 1815. It is native to warmer parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The best known member of this genus is patchouli, ''Pogostemon cablin'', widely cultivated in Asia for its scented foliage, used for perfume, incense, insect repellent, herbal tea, etc. In 1997, it was proposed for the genus to be split into three subgenera— '' Allopogostemon'' Bhatti & Ingr., ''Dysophyllus'' (Blume) Bhatti & Ingr., and ''Pogostemon'' sensu Bhatti & Ingr. based on numerous morphological characteristics. However, the significant variability in these traits as well as possible convergent evolution within this genus has made classification of species challenging. Some members of the genus (e.g. '' Pogostemon erectus'', '' Pogostemon stellatus'', '' Pogostemon helferi'') are grown ornamentally in the aquarium hobby and are used for aquascaping. Selected species Species include: *'' Pogostemon amaranthoides'' Ben ...
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Lamiaceae
The Lamiaceae ( ) or Labiatae are a family (biology), family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint, deadnettle, or sage family. Many of the plants are aromatic in all parts and include widely used culinary herbs like basil (herb), basil, mentha, mint, rosemary, Salvia officinalis, sage, savory (herb), savory, marjoram, oregano, Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and perilla, as well as traditional medicines such as catnip, ''Salvia'', Monarda, bee balm, Leonotis leonurus, wild dagga, and Leonurus japonicus, oriental motherwort. Some species are shrubs, trees (such as teak), or, rarely, vines. Many members of the family are widely cultivated, not only for their aromatic qualities, but also their ease of cultivation, since they are readily propagated by stem cuttings. Besides those grown for their edible leaves, some are grown for decorative foliage. Others are grown for seed, such as ''Salvia hispanica'' (chia), or for their edible tubers, such as ''Plectr ...
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Pogostemon Andersonii
''Pogostemon'' is a large genus from the family Lamiaceae, first described as a genus in 1815. It is native to warmer parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The best known member of this genus is patchouli, ''Pogostemon cablin'', widely cultivated in Asia for its scented foliage, used for perfume, incense, insect repellent, herbal tea, etc. In 1997, it was proposed for the genus to be split into three subgenera— '' Allopogostemon'' Bhatti & Ingr., ''Dysophyllus'' (Blume) Bhatti & Ingr., and ''Pogostemon'' sensu Bhatti & Ingr. based on numerous morphological characteristics. However, the significant variability in these traits as well as possible convergent evolution within this genus has made classification of species challenging. Some members of the genus (e.g. '' Pogostemon erectus'', '' Pogostemon stellatus'', '' Pogostemon helferi'') are grown ornamentally in the aquarium hobby and are used for aquascaping. Selected species Species include: *'' Pogostemon amaranthoides'' Ben ...
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Pogostemon Cablin
Patchouli (also spelled patchouly or pachouli; ; ''Pogostemon cablin'') is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, commonly called the mint or deadnettle family. The plant grows as a bushy perennial herb, with erect stems reaching up to in height and bearing small, pale, pink-white flowers. It is native to the island region of Southeast Asia, including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Malay Peninsula, New Guinea, and the Philippines. It is also found in many parts of Nepal and North East India. Noted for its fragrant essential oil, it has many commercial uses and is now extensively cultivated in tropical climates around the world, especially in Asia, Madagascar, South America, and the Caribbean. , global demand for patchouli oil is over per year, of which over 90% is produced by Indonesia. Etymology The word derives from the Tamil ''patchai'' () or paccuḷi, meaning "green", and ''ellai'' (), meaning "leaf". Cultivation Patchouli grows well in warm to tropical clima ...
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Pogostemon Brevicorollus
''Pogostemon'' is a large genus from the family Lamiaceae, first described as a genus in 1815. It is native to warmer parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The best known member of this genus is patchouli, ''Pogostemon cablin'', widely cultivated in Asia for its scented foliage, used for perfume, incense, insect repellent, herbal tea, etc. In 1997, it was proposed for the genus to be split into three subgenera— '' Allopogostemon'' Bhatti & Ingr., ''Dysophyllus'' (Blume) Bhatti & Ingr., and ''Pogostemon'' sensu Bhatti & Ingr. based on numerous morphological characteristics. However, the significant variability in these traits as well as possible convergent evolution within this genus has made classification of species challenging. Some members of the genus (e.g. '' Pogostemon erectus'', '' Pogostemon stellatus'', '' Pogostemon helferi'') are grown ornamentally in the aquarium hobby and are used for aquascaping. Selected species Species include: *'' Pogostemon amaranthoides'' Ben ...
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