Platostoma Species, Chinese Mesona, Black Jelly, Black Cincau

Platostomapalustre

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Species
palustre (pal-US-tree)
Synonym
Geniosporum parviflorum
Mesona chinensis
Mesona elegans
Mesona palustris
Mesona parviflora
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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J
Pasadena, TX | June 2021 | positive

Hi, I have heard of many good things about this plant and would love to grow it. Could someone please tell me where I can purchase a live...Read More

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Birmingham, AL (Zone 8a) | July 2017 | positive

The foliage of this tropical, evergreen plant of the mint family is used to make a gelatinous substance known as "black jelly," which is ...Read More

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