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Pogostemon paniculatus

Pogostemon paniculatus (Willd.) Benth.
Pogostemon paniculatus
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Pogostemon paniculatus is a species in the genus Pogostemon, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Thailand. The species was first described in 1830 by Bentham, with the original name attributed to Willdenow.

Description

Pogostemon paniculatus is a member of the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as the mint family. This plant is distributed across several South and Southeast Asian countries, including Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Thailand. The species was scientifically described in 1830 by Bentham, who recognized and formalized the name originally proposed by Willdenow. As part of the genus Pogostemon, it shares characteristics typical of the mint family, such as aromatic properties and specific morphological features.

Distribution

Bangladesh · India · Myanmar · Thailand

Synonyms

Hyssopus cristatusElsholtzia paniculata

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