Herbaceous plant to subshrub with tomentose, lignifying stem and broadly ovate leaves tapering to a point with irregularly indented leaf margin. The inflorescence spikes are violet and likewise tomentose. Patchouli produces schizocarpic fruits consisting of four spherical seeds.
Patchouli oil is obtained from the scented leaves of the patchouli plant by means of steam distillation. The oil is also widely used in the perfume industry.
The fragrant patchouli is an attraction on our tropical garden tours and reminds some visitors of the Swinging Sixties.
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Tropenhaus Ruswil & Tropenhaus Wolhusen, 2009
Patchouli oil is obtained from the scented leaves of the patchouli plant by means of steam distillation. The oil is also widely used in the perfume industry.
The fragrant patchouli is an attraction on our tropical garden tours and reminds some visitors of the Swinging Sixties.
