Perennial Herb

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Acmella Repens

Description Acmella Repens is a perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia. It is also known as “Toothache Plant” or “Paracress” due to its numbing effect on the mouth when consumed. The plant produces yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom year-round and has been used traditionally for medicinal purposes such as treating toothaches, sore…
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Polygala Rehmannii

Polygala Rehmannii, also known as Rehmann’s Milkwort or Chinese Senega, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Polygalaceae family. It is native to China and is widely cultivated for its medicinal properties. In this article, we will provide you with detailed information about this plant, including its taxonomic information, appearance, care guide, common pests and diseases, habitat, related plants,…
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Petradoria

Petradoria is a flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is also known as Rock Goldenrod, Mountain Gold, and Rock Goldenrod. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Petradoria Appearance Petradoria is a perennial herb that grows up to 1-2 feet tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped…
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Wahlenbergia Cartilaginea

Description Wahlenbergia Cartilaginea is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It belongs to the Campanulaceae family and is commonly known as the Bluebell. The plant grows up to 30cm in height and has narrow, linear leaves. Its flowers are bell-shaped and are blue or purple in color. The plant blooms in late spring to early summer, and the flowers…
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Plectranthus Grallatus

Description Plectranthus Grallatus, also known as the Vicks Plant, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It is native to southern Africa and it is commonly used for medicinal purposes. The plant has a strong eucalyptus-like fragrance and is often used in aromatherapy. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Lamiaceae…
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Salvia Splendens Scarlet Queen

Description Salvia Splendens Scarlet Queen, commonly known as Scarlet Sage, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The plant is native to Brazil, but is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens all over the world. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has a spread of up to 45 cm. The plant produces…
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Wurmbea Marginata

Description Wurmbea Marginata, commonly known as the Grass Lily or Pagoda Lily, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Colchicaceae family. This plant is native to southern Australia and can be found in various habitats, including sandy or rocky soils, open forests, and grasslands. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Liliopsida Order Liliales Family Colchicaceae Genus…
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Silphium Asteriscus Var. Trifoliatum

Description Silphium Asteriscus Var. Trifoliatum is a native plant of the southeastern United States. It is also known as the starry rosinweed, and it belongs to the sunflower family. This plant is a perennial herb that can grow up to 5 feet tall. It produces yellow flowers that bloom from July to September. This plant has many medicinal properties and…
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Stemodia Verticillata

Description Stemodia verticillata, also known as the whorled stemodia, is a perennial herb that belongs to the plant family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to North and South America and can grow up to 2 feet tall. The plant has small, narrow leaves, and produces clusters of small, lavender-blue flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Marrubium Vulgare

Description Marrubium Vulgare, commonly known as white horehound, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, this plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It grows up to 60 cm in height and has a woody stem with many branches. The leaves are woolly and wrinkled, with a…
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