Pogostemon aquaticus
Also known as: Elsholtzia aquatica C.H.Wright
- Elsholtzia aquatica C.H.Wright
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.
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Pogostemon aquaticus is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia