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Pogostemon quadrifolius

Pogostemon quadrifolius (Benth.) F.Muell.
Pogostemon quadrifolius
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Pogostemon quadrifolius (Benth.) F.Muell. is a species in the genus Pogostemon, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It was first described in 1866 and is native to regions including Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, India, and Myanmar.

Description

Pogostemon quadrifolius is a member of the Lamiaceae, or mint, family, known for its aromatic and often medicinal properties. This species is part of the genus Pogostemon, which includes several plants with similar characteristics. The species is distributed across several regions in Asia, including Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, India, and Myanmar. It was first published in 1866 by F.Muell., based on earlier work by Benth. The plant is likely to share traits common to the Lamiaceae family, such as square stems and opposite leaves, and may have ecological or traditional uses in its native range.

Distribution

Global · Assam · Bangladesh · China South-Central · India · Myanmar

Synonyms

Mentha quadrifoliaMentha stellataAnuragia quadrifoliaPogostemon stellatus var. roxburgianusChotekia sericeaDysophylla rupestrisDysophylla stellata var. roxburghianaDysophylla velutinaEusteralis malabaricaEusteralis quadrifoliaEusteralis stellata var. roxburghianaDysophylla quadrifolia var. velutinaDysophylla quadrifolia var. linearisDysophylla quadrifolia var. pubescensMentha quadrifoliaDysophylla quadrifolia

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