Genus Pogostemon
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Classified within the Lamiaceae family, the genus Pogostemon is a group comprising 97 taxa. It is native to Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with wet tropical, seasonally dry tropical, and subtropical environments. It features a mix of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 97 taxa (93 base species, 4 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Tropical Asia (77), Temperate Asia (31), Africa (6)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (41), Subtropical (28), Wet Tropical (21)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (28), Herbaceous Perennials (16), Annuals & Biennials (15)
97 taxa found