Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
peguanus
ID:
280392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) Press

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 10: 74 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279724



Common Names

  • Pogostemon Peguanus
  • Peguanus Pogostemon
  • Peguanus Downy


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Synonyms

  • Anuragia peguana (Prain) Raizada [unknown]
  • Dysophylla peguana Prain [unknown]
  • Eusteralis peguana (Prain) Panigrahi [unknown]

Description

Pogostemon peguanus (also called the Pegu 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 peguanus 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 peguanus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogostemon peguanus is a herbaceous perennial that is grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pogostemon peguanus

Pogostemon peguanus 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 peguanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogostemon peguanus?

Pogostemon peguanus

What is the common name of Pogostemon peguanus?

Pegu Patchouli

What is the natural habitat of Pogostemon peguanus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-162164: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
J.Robert Press: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Press' in the authors string.