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Mexican mint 
| Local Name |
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Mexican mint |
| Botanical Name |
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Coleus amboinicus Lour. |
| Common Name |
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Mexican mint |
| Family |
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Lamiaceae |
| Distribution |
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It is widely distributed across India. It has been introduced and cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is grown extensively in countries across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific islands. |
| Habit |
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Herb |
| Short Description |
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It is a perennial herbaceous plant with thick, rounded leaves and small, tubular flowers. It is valued for its aromatic, flavorful leaves used in cooking and traditional medicine. |
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Descriptions
It is a perennial herbaceous plant. It typically
grows up to 1 meter in height, with succulent, fleshy stems.
The leaves are oval to lanceolate, deeply veined, and have
scalloped margins, growing opposite each other along the
stems. The plant produces small, tubular flowers that range
in color from pale blue to purple.
Flowering & Fruiting Period
Throughout the year
Use(s)
The leaves are used to treat cough and asthma.
