Elsholtzia pubescens
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Description
An erect herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. They are 5-8 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a vegetable.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant is used in medicine.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Other Uses
The plant is an excellent honey producer for wild bees.
Notes
There are about 40 Elsholtzia species. It is used in medicine.
Synonyms
Elsholtzia mollissima Bth.Elsholtzia elata Zoll. & Mor.Elsholtzia eriantha Bth.Anisochilus euneurus Miq.
References (2)
- Keng,, , 1978, Labiatae in Flora Malesiana Series 1 Vol 8(2) p 331
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
