Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
1322631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Doan ex Gang Yao, Y.F.Deng & X.J.Ge

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 81: 39 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335085



Common Names

  • Pogostemon petelotii
  • Petelotii Pogostemon
  • Pogostemon's Petelotii


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Description

Pogostemon petelotii (also called 'Petelot's Pogostemon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in moist forests and grassy slopes. It has a rhizome root system, and its leaves are linear and grass-like. Its flowers are white or pink, and have four petals and four sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Pogostemon petelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pogostemon petelotii has small, white flowers with five petals and long, curved stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogostemon petelotii is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they form roots.

Where to Find Pogostemon petelotii

Pogostemon petelotii can be found in Vietnam.

Pogostemon petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogostemon petelotii?

Pogostemon petelotii

What is the natural habitat of Pogostemon petelotii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the blooming period of Pogostemon petelotii?

Late spring to early summer

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

Xue Jun Ge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.J.Ge' in the authors string.
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
T. Doan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doan' in the authors string.
Gang Yao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gang Yao' in the authors string.