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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Pogostemon |
| Species: | P. stellatus
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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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Watve, A. (2011). "Pogostemon stellatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T177402A7429640. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Pogostemon stellatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Leonida, Efren (2020). "Pogostemon stellatus species". Tropical Fish Hobbyist.
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