Suganda (Tag.)

An aromatic, perennial succulent herb. Height: Reach up to 1 meter tall Leaves: Leaves simple, thick and fleshy, light green with opposite leaf arrangement (2.5 – 3 cm long, 2.5 – 3 cm wide). Leaves are broadly ovate or triangular in shape (truncate leaf base and a broadly acute apex). Leaf margin is crenate. Lower surface contains numerous glandular hairs, giving a frosty appearance. Flowers: 10 – 20 flowers are arranged in a verticil inflorescence (10 – 20 cm long). The flowers encircle the floral stalk at several points along the floral stalk, with points closer together at the tip than at the base. Flower has bell shaped calyx. Fruits: Fruit nutlets smooth, pale brown, ca. 0.7 mm long, 0.5 mm wide.