Patchouli Herb: Commercial Growing Practices and Economic Importance Contributor(s): Ciju, Roby Jose (Author) |
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ISBN: 1499364334 ISBN-13: 9781499364330 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $6.64 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture - Gardening | Herbs |
Physical Information: 0.05" H x 6" W x 9" (0.11 lbs) 26 pages |
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Publisher Description: Scientific name of Patchouli is Pogostemon patchouli (Syn. Pogostemon cablin). Patchouli belongs to mint family i.e. Labiatae or Lamiaceae. Patchouli is a tropical, perennial aromatic herb which is mainly grown for its aromatic leaves. Patchouli oil, a highly fragrant essential oil, is extracted from its dried herbage. Patchouli is also known as Stink Weed or Pucha Pot (Putcha-Pat). There are several species of patchouli under cultivation such as Pogostemon patchouli, Pogostemon commosum, Pogostemon hortensis, Pogostemon heyneasus and Pogostemon plectranthoides. However, Pogostemon patchouli yields the highest quality patchouli oil and is, therefore, widely cultivated for commercial purposes. |