Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
cruciatus
ID:
280327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 530 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279659



Common Names

  • Pogostemon cruciatus
  • Cross-shaped Pogostemon
  • Cross-shaped Beakrush


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Synonyms

  • Mentha quadrifolia Roxb. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Anuragia cruciata (Benth.) Raizada [unknown]
  • Pogostemon tetraphyllus (Wight) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dysophylla cruciata Benth. [unknown]
  • Dysophylla petelotii Doan [unknown]
  • Dysophylla tetraphylla Wight [unknown]
  • Eusteralis cruciata (Benth.) Panigrahi [unknown]

Description

Pogostemon cruciatus (also called the Cross-shaped Pogostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pogostemon cruciatus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogostemon cruciatus is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to four pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogostemon cruciatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pogostemon cruciatus

Pogostemon cruciatus can be found in tropical and subtropical areas in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Pogostemon cruciatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogostemon cruciatus?

Pogostemon cruciatus

What type of plant is Pogostemon cruciatus?

Pogostemon cruciatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.

Where is Pogostemon cruciatus found?

Pogostemon cruciatus is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-162100: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.