Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Press
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 10: 74 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279754
Common Names
- Pogostemon Stocksii
- Stocks' Pogostemon
- Stocks' Downy Pogostemon
Synonyms
- Anuragia stocksii (Hook.f.) Raizada [unknown]
- Dysophylla stocksii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Eusteralis stocksii (Hook.f.) Panigrahi [unknown]
Description
Pogostemon stocksii (also called Stocks' Pogostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a maximum height of 0.5 meters. It has hairy stems and leaves with white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Pogostemon stocksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover, as it has a low-growing habit. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pogostemon stocksii has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pogostemon stocksii is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Pogostemon stocksii
Pogostemon stocksii is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Pogostemon stocksii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pogostemon stocksii?
Pogostemon stocksii
What is the common name of Pogostemon stocksii?
Stocks' Patchouli
What is the natural habitat of Pogostemon stocksii?
It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Pogostemon genus
Pogostemon amaranthoides,
Pogostemon andersonii,
Pogostemon aquaticus,
Pogostemon atropurpureus,
Pogostemon auricularius,
Pogostemon barbatus,
Pogostemon benghalensis,
Pogostemon brachystachyus,
Pogostemon cablin,
Pogostemon chinensis,
Pogostemon crassicaulis,
Pogostemon cristatus,
Pogostemon cruciatus,
Pogostemon dasianus,
Pogostemon deccanensis,
Pogostemon dielsianus,
Pogostemon elatispicatus,
Pogostemon elsholtzioides,
Pogostemon erectus,
Pogostemon esquirolii,
Pogostemon falcatus,
Pogostemon faurei,
Pogostemon formosanus,
Pogostemon fraternus,
Pogostemon gardneri,
Pogostemon glaber,
Pogostemon glabratus,
Pogostemon griffithii,
Pogostemon hedgei,
Pogostemon helferi,
Pogostemon heyneanus,
Pogostemon hirsutus,
Pogostemon hispidocalyx,
Pogostemon hispidus,
Pogostemon kachinensis,
Pogostemon koehneanus,
Pogostemon linearis,
Pogostemon macgregorii,
Pogostemon membranaceus,
Pogostemon menthoides,
Pogostemon micangensis,
Pogostemon mollis,
Pogostemon mutamba,
Pogostemon myosurodes,
Pogostemon nepetoides,
Pogostemon nigrescens,
Pogostemon nilagiricus,
Pogostemon paludosus,
Pogostemon paniculatus,
Pogostemon parviflorus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
J.Robert Press: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Press' in the authors string.