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Pogostemon stellatus

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Pogostemon stellatus
In aquarium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Pogostemon
Species:
P. stellatus
Binomial name
Pogostemon stellatus
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Pogostemon stellatus is an aquatic, perennial, herbaceous flowering plant (angiosperm) from East and Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, New Guinea, and northern Australia.[2] Because of its extensive geographic distribution, there are many different colors and leaf forms of this plant to be found in the wild.

It is a fairly common, but highly prized and sought-after, decorative and functional species within the aquarium trade and aquascaping hobby. Some of the modern hybrids and cultivars include varieties such as 'Dassen', 'Kimberley', 'Narrowleaf', and 'Octopus'.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Watve, A. (2011). "Pogostemon stellatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T177402A7429640. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Pogostemon stellatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  3. ^ Leonida, Efren (2020). "Pogostemon stellatus species". Tropical Fish Hobbyist.