Peronema canescens
False Elder
Also known as: Peronema heterophyllum Miq.
- Peronema heterophyllum Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Peronema canescens (commonly known as False Elder) is a tree belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Malaya, Sumatera, Thailand