Pogostemon stellatus

Pogostemon stellatus
In aquarium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Pogostemon
Species:
P. stellatus
Binomial name
Pogostemon stellatus
Synonyms[2]
List
  • Anuragia stellata (Lour.) Raizada
  • Dysophylla stellata (Lour.) Benth. ex Wall.
  • Eusteralis stellata (Lour.) Panigrahi
  • Mentha quaternifolia B.Heyne ex Roth
  • Mentha stellata Lour.
  • Anuragia tomentosa (Dalzell) Raizada
  • Anuragia verticillata (Benth. ex Wall.) Raizada
  • Dysophylla benthamiana Hance
  • Dysophylla esquirolii H.Lév.
  • Dysophylla japonica Miq.
  • Dysophylla nana Doan
  • Dysophylla ramosissima Benth.
  • Dysophylla tomentosa Dalzell
  • Dysophylla verticillata Benth. ex Wall.
  • Eusteralis pumila Raf.
  • Eusteralis tomentosa (Dalzell) Panigrahi
  • Pogostemon benthamianus (Hance) Kuntze
  • Pogostemon ciliatus Bhatti & Ingr.
  • Pogostemon japonicus (Miq.) Kuntze
  • Pogostemon verticillatus (Benth. ex Wall.) Miq.

Pogostemon stellatus is an aquatic perennial herb from eastern and southeastern Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, New Guinea, and northern Australia.[2] Because of its extensive geographic distribution, there are many different colors and leaf forms of this plant in the wild. It is a highly prized and sought-after aquatic plant in the aquarium trade.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Watve, A. (2011). "Pogostemon stellatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T177402A7429640. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Pogostemon stellatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 May 2024.