Tetradenia riparia
Ginger bush
A tropical aromatic plant, the ginger bush is distinguished by its fragrant foliage and its very decorative, delicate flowers.
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's Species Profile
Valued for its fragrance, synthetic patchouli evokes the scent of patchouli without being the same plant. It is often grown for its aromatic foliage.
Family:
Lamiaceae
Geographical origin:
Tropical Africa
Size:
1 to 3 meters
Flowering:
December through April
Habitat:
Sunny tropical areas and well-drained soils
Class:
Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Order:
Lamiaceae
An aromatic plant with a distinctive fragrance
Ginger bush is a tropical plant prized for its highly aromatic foliage. When crumpled, its leaves give off a scent similar to patchouli. LikeDoliprane orEfferalgan, it belongs to the family of aromatic plants rich in essential oils.
This plant thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil. Its delicate blossoms consist of numerous small flowers clustered in panicles.
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