Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.

  • Filed As

    Lamiaceae
    Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.

  • Collector(s)

    F. Henderson 1208 with A. Ososki, A. Garcia Ventura, 13 Jan 2006

  • Location

    Dominican Republic. Santiago. Villa González Mun. Solar del Señor Adolfo.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 04817547

    Occurrence ID: 2b6dfb90-9182-45e6-af3a-1837e1630f1d

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Dominican Republic

  • State/Province

    Santiago

  • County/Municipio

    Villa González Mun.

  • Locality

    Solar del Señor Adolfo.

  • Coordinates

    19.5422, -70.7872

  • Georeferencing Method

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Medicinal Plants of the Dominican Republi
LAMIACEAE
Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng,
Dominican Republic, Santiago, Villa Gonzales. Solar del
Señor Adolfo. 19a32’23” N; 70° 47’14” W. Alt. 460 ft. Jan 13,
2006
Herbaceous. Stems partially horizontal, aprox. 1 m long.
Leaves opposite, thick and fleshy, profusely covered by white
hairs, fragrant.
Vernacular name: oregano poleo
Uses: Medicinal, as an infusion to cure colds.
Flor Henderson 1208 with Andreana Ososki & Andriano
Garcia Ventura “Chanflin”
(2 vouchers, st)
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04817547