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-βpogostemonβ is a large genus from the family Lamiaceae, first described as a genus in 1815-
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(it is native to warmer parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia)
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(the best known member of this genus is patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, widely cultivated in Asia for its scented foliage, used for perfume, incense, insect repellent, herbal tea, etc)
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