Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
stellatus
ID:
280418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279750



Common Names

  • Pogostemon Stellatus
  • Star Pogostemon
  • Star Downy Pogostemon


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Synonyms

  • Mentha quaternifolia B.Heyne ex Roth [unknown]
  • Mentha stellata Lour. [unknown]
  • Mentha verticillata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Anuragia stellata (Benth.) Raizada [unknown]
  • Anuragia tomentosa (Dalzell) Raizada [unknown]
  • Anuragia verticillata (Benth.) Raizada [unknown]
  • Pogostemon benthamianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pogostemon japonicum (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pogostemon japonicus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pogostemon verticillatus Miq. [unknown]
  • Eusteralis quaternifolia (B.Heyne ex Roth) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Dysophylla benthamiana Hance [unknown]
  • Dysophylla benthamiana hainanensis C.Y.Wu & S.J.Hsuan [unknown]
  • Dysophylla benthamiana intermedia C.Y.Wu & S.J.Hsuan [unknown]
  • Dysophylla esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Dysophylla japonica Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysophylla nana Doan [unknown]
  • Dysophylla ramosissima Benth. [unknown]
  • Dysophylla stellata (Lour.) Benth. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Dysophylla stellata hainanensis (C.Y.Wu & S.J.Hsuan) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]
  • Dysophylla tomentosa Dalzell [unknown]
  • Dysophylla verticillata Benth. [unknown]
  • Eusteralis pumila Raf. [unknown]
  • Eusteralis stellata (Lour.) Panigrahi [unknown]
  • Eusteralis tomentosa (Dalzell) Panigrahi [unknown]
  • Pogostemon verticillatus (Roxb.) Bhatti & Ingr. [unknown]

Description

Pogostemon stellatus (also called Star Pogostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a maximum height of 0.5 meters. It has hairy stems and leaves with white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pogostemon stellatus 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 stellatus has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogostemon stellatus is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated through stem cuttings. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Pogostemon stellatus

Pogostemon stellatus 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 stellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogostemon stellatus?

Pogostemon stellatus

What is the common name of Pogostemon stellatus?

Star-shaped Patchouli

What is the natural habitat of Pogostemon stellatus?

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-162189: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.