Platostoma — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Platostoma recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Platostoma africanum
Platostoma africanum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
The plant sometimes becomes a weed in tea plantations within its native range.
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EdibleMedicinal
Platostoma palustre
Platostoma palustre
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations from sea level to 2,300 metres. It grows in areas with year-round rainfall and also where there is a distinct dry season. The plant is harvested before flowering, when 3 months old.
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