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Pogostemon cablin

Patchouli, Patchouli Plant
Other regional names: Patchouly
  • Patchouly
Also known as: Mentha auricularia Blanco +13 more
  • Mentha auricularia Blanco
  • Mentha cablin Blanco
  • Pogostemon battakianus Ridl.
  • Pogostemon comosus Miq.
  • Pogostemon heyneanus var. patchouly (Pellet.-Saut.) Kuntze
  • Pogostemon hortensis Backer ex K.Heyne
  • Pogostemon javanicus Backer ex Adelb.
  • Pogostemon nepetoides Stapf
  • Pogostemon nepetoides var. glandulosus Merr.
  • Pogostemon patchouly Pell.
  • Pogostemon patchouly Pellet.-Saut.
  • Pogostemon patchouly var. suavis (Ten.) Hook.f.
  • Pogostemon suavis Ten.
  • Pogostemon tomentosus Hassk.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.

Pogostemon cablin (commonly known as Patchouli or Patchouli-Plant) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China Southeast, Fiji, Germany, Hainan, Samoa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam

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