Pogostemon villosus
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Description
Undershrub, 0.5-0.8 m.
Leaves thin-membranaceous, ovate to deltoid, (4-)7-ll by (3-)6-8.5 cm, with long bristles (c. 1 mm), scattered all over both surfaces;
Distribution
Asia-Tropical: Assam (Assam present), Central West Sumatra present, SE. Asia present, Silhet present
SE. Asia (Assam, Silhet); in Malesia: Central West Sumatra (Mt Kerintji), 2 collections ().
Notes
Its closest ally is obviously not P. cablin but P. hispidus PRAIN (; MUKERJEE, l.c.), which differs (ex descr.) by appressed-pubescent peduncles, lax-paniculate spikes, ovate to ovate-lanceolate bracts, and a smallish calyx of 4 mm long.
Especially with regard to the heterogeneity of the WALLICH material noted by HOOKER f. a closer comparison with the Indian material is necessary.
Especially with regard to the heterogeneity of the WALLICH material noted by HOOKER f. a closer comparison with the Indian material is necessary.