Fragrant premna
Premna odorata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 12 m high. The leaves are simple and 5-20 cm long by 4-13 cm wide. There are velvety hairs especially underneath. The leaf stalks are 1-8 cm long. The flowers are in a group at the end of the branches. There are 4-5 petals. They are green, white, cream or pink. They are 3-6 mm long. The fruit is fleshy and is purple or black. They are 3-6 mm long and 3-5 mm wide. There are 1-4 seeds. They are green or brown. They are 5 mm long.

Also put in the family Verbenaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests near seashores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Premna benthamiana Domin; Premna obtusifolia var. velutina Benth.; Premna tomentosa Willd.;