Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1815
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 2: t. 6, 155 (1815)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279729
Common Names
- Pogostemon plectranthoides
- Downy Stem
- Indian Borage
Synonyms
- Mentha fruticosa Roxb. ex D.Don [unknown]
- Mentha secunda Roxb. [unknown]
- Ocimum bengalense Poir. [unknown]
- Wensea pyramidata J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
Description
Pogostemon plectranthoides (also called 'Downy Pogostemon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pogostemon plectranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover, as it has a low-growing habit. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pogostemon plectranthoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pogostemon plectranthoides is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Pogostemon plectranthoides
Pogostemon plectranthoides is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Pogostemon plectranthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pogostemon plectranthoides?
Pogostemon plectranthoides
What is the common name of Pogostemon plectranthoides?
Plectranthus-like Patchouli
What is the natural habitat of Pogostemon plectranthoides?
It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Pogostemon genus
Pogostemon amaranthoides,
Pogostemon andersonii,
Pogostemon aquaticus,
Pogostemon atropurpureus,
Pogostemon auricularius,
Pogostemon barbatus,
Pogostemon benghalensis,
Pogostemon brachystachyus,
Pogostemon cablin,
Pogostemon chinensis,
Pogostemon crassicaulis,
Pogostemon cristatus,
Pogostemon cruciatus,
Pogostemon dasianus,
Pogostemon deccanensis,
Pogostemon dielsianus,
Pogostemon elatispicatus,
Pogostemon elsholtzioides,
Pogostemon erectus,
Pogostemon esquirolii,
Pogostemon falcatus,
Pogostemon faurei,
Pogostemon formosanus,
Pogostemon fraternus,
Pogostemon gardneri,
Pogostemon glaber,
Pogostemon glabratus,
Pogostemon griffithii,
Pogostemon hedgei,
Pogostemon helferi,
Pogostemon heyneanus,
Pogostemon hirsutus,
Pogostemon hispidocalyx,
Pogostemon hispidus,
Pogostemon kachinensis,
Pogostemon koehneanus,
Pogostemon linearis,
Pogostemon macgregorii,
Pogostemon membranaceus,
Pogostemon menthoides,
Pogostemon micangensis,
Pogostemon mollis,
Pogostemon mutamba,
Pogostemon myosurodes,
Pogostemon nepetoides,
Pogostemon nigrescens,
Pogostemon nilagiricus,
Pogostemon paludosus,
Pogostemon paniculatus,
Pogostemon parviflorus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,