Biology:Meriandra dianthera

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Short description: Species of flowering plant


Meriandra dianthera
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M. dianthera
Binomial name
Meriandra dianthera
(Roth ex Roem. & Schult.) Briq.
Synonyms[1]
  • Meriandra abyssinica F.Muell.
  • Meriandra bengalensis (J.Koenig ex Roxb.) Benth.
  • Salvia bengalensis J.Koenig ex Roxb.
  • Salvia dianthera Roth ex Roem. & Schult.
  • Salvia stachydea Klein ex Schult.

Meriandra dianthera, commonly known as Bengal sage and Bengal salvia (hi:कफ़ूर का पात), is a plant with a mint flavor that is cultivated for medical purposes.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15342424 entry