Pogostemon crassicaulis
Pogostemon crassicaulis, commonly known as a member of the Rubiaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Renowned for its potent aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights for modern pharmacological research and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Pogostemon crassicaulis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Pogostemon. Specifically, its scientific name is Pogostemon crassicaulis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pogostemon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pogostemon crassicaulis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as thick-stemmed pogostemon, while in Spanish, it is known as pogostemon de tallo grueso. In Portuguese, the species is called pogostemon de caule grosso, and in French, it is identified as pogostemon à tige épaisse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout India. Its presence is also well-documented in the country of Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical range includes the diverse environments of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |