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.;