Sunday, June 23, 2024

Pogostemon deccanensis (Panigrahi) Press

 

Family: Lamiaceae

Synonym: Eusteralis deccanensis Panigrahi

Vernacular name: Jambhli Manjiri

Habit: Herb

Habitat: Wetlands

Distribution: South India

Flowering and Fruiting: September-December

Key identification features: Jambhli manjiri is a small erect acquatic herb. Branched stems are leafy, and arise out of creeping rootstocks. Narrow stalkless leaves occur in whorls of 5 or more. Flowers occur in dense hairy branched spikes. Flower tube is hairy and purple. Hairy purple stamens protrude out of the flowers.

Uses: The powdered dry leaves are used as a cephalic snuff in native medicine



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