Orthosiphon aristatus
Cat's Whiskers / Java tea
Recognizable by its long white stamens that resemble cat's whiskers, Java tea is a medicinal plant widely used in infusions.
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Native to tropical Asia, this plant thrives in hot and humid climates. It is cultivated both for its ornamental qualities and its traditional uses in herbal medicine. Its delicate blossoms also attract various pollinating insects.
Famille :
Lamiaceae
Origine géographique :
Southeast Asia
Taille :
50 cm to 1.5 meters
Floraison :
almost year-round with a peak from May to November
Habitat :
humid and sunny tropical zones
Classe :
Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Ordre :
Lamiales
A medicinal plant with elegant flowers
Cat's whiskers is a tropical plant known for its white or slightly purplish flowers with very prominent long stamens.
Traditionally used in infusions, it is valued in various tropical pharmacopoeias. Like shell ginger or Bitterwood, it is one of the medicinal plants found in Creole gardens. Its aromatic foliage and delicate blossoms also make it a beautiful ornamental plant.
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