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Elsholtzia pubescens

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

An erect herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. They are 5-8 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge.

There are about 40 Elsholtzia species. It is used in medicine.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Elsholtzia mollissima Bth.; Elsholtzia elata Zoll. & Mor.; Elsholtzia eriantha Bth.; Anisochilus euneurus Miq.;