Elsholtzia rugulosa

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. The stems are 30-150 cm long. It has many branches. They have white hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-7.5 cm long by 1-3.5 cm wide. The base is rounded or wedge shaped.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Yunnan. It grows between 1,300-2,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a tea substitute.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bu da za, Ni ke ni ne, Pu la huo

Synonyms

Aphanochilus rugulosus (Hemsl.) Kudo; Elsholtzia labordei Vaniot; Elsholtzia mairei H. Lev.; Plentranthus labordei (Vaniot) Diels;