Orthosiphon sp.
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Description
A herb or small shrub. The leaves are opposite, sword shaped and have teeth around the edge. The flowers occur at the top of the branches. The flowers occur as 2-6 together in rings. The fruit are small dry nuts. They are oval.
Edible Uses
The raw leaves are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The raw leaves are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand,
References (2)
- Engel, D.H., & Phummai, S., 2000, A Field Guide to Tropical Plants of Asia. Timber Press. p 229 (As Orthosiphon grandiflorus)
- Jacquat, C., 1990, Plants from the Markets of Thailand. D.K. Book House p 99
