Tetradenia riparia
Ginger bush
A tropical aromatic plant, Ginger bush is distinguished by its fragrant foliage and its very decorative light flowering.
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Appreciated for its fragrance, fake patchouli recalls the scent of patchouli without being the same plant. It is often grown for its aromatic foliage.
Famille :
Lamiaceae
Origine géographique :
Tropical Africa
Taille :
1 to 3 meters
Floraison :
December to April
Habitat :
Sunny tropical areas and well-drained soils
Classe :
Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Ordre :
Lamiales
An aromatic plant with characteristic fragrance
Ginger bush is a tropical plant appreciated for its very aromatic foliage. Its leaves emit an odor similar to patchouli when they are wrinkled. Like the Doliprane or the Efferalgan, it belongs to the family of aromatic plants rich in essential oils.
This plant enjoys heat, light, and well-drained soils. Its light bloom forms numerous small flowers grouped in panicles.
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