Characteristics
A small shrub. The stems are branched and downy. The leaves are oval and have glands on them. The leaves are 9 cm long and have wavy edges. The leaves are downy underneath. The flowers are mauve and have a strong scent. They are 2 cm long.
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| Growth support |
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| Foliage retention |
deciduous
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| Sexuality |
hermaphrodite
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| Pollination |
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| Spread |
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| Nitrogen fixer |
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| Photosynthetic pathway |
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Environment
A tropical plant. It needs a temperature above 15°-18°C. It grows on rocky outcrops at about 1,400 m above sea level. It is best in full sun and in a dry sandy, well-drained soil.
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Usage
It is used as a flavouring in soups and salads.
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| Edible
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leaves
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| Therapeutic use
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| Human toxicity |
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| Animal toxicity |
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Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
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seedlings
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