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Pogostemon

Pogostemon

9.9
A group of small Asian bushes and trees with scented leaves used to make perfume like patchouli
  • noun
  • /ˈpoʊɡəˌstɛmən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pogostemón
  • The patchouli plant, known for its perfume, belongs to the genus Pogostemon.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new Pogostemon species in the wilds of Southeast Asia.

  • Pogostemon species are commonly cultivated for their aromatic leaves that produce essential oils.

  • The Pogostemon plant is known for its aromatic leaves.

  • Many Pogostemons thrive in tropical climates.

  • The patchouli plant, known for its fragrance, is a type of Pogostemon found primarily in Asia.

  • Farmers grow various Pogostemon plants for the aromatic oils extracted from their leaves.

  • Horticulturists often recommend Pogostemon varieties for their pleasant scent and ornamental value.

Compounds

Pogostemon cablin
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tropical mint plant with strong-smelling leaves used to make perfume oil

Surface Forms

Pogostemon singular
Pogostemons plural

Etymology

Pogostemon comes from Greek parts pogon meaning 'beard' and stemon meaning 'stamen', the part of a flower that makes pollen. So, because many of these Asian plants have hairy flower parts, the name fits this group of fragrant plants like patchouli.