Malay name for this plant is "pokok bangun-bangun"[1], Indian borage [2]. It also used as substitute to oregano in cooking [3].
I have found this plant before and I was mesmerized with it smell. As the smell have a strong resemblance with maruku. I have come across this plant so many time. I end up take the branch of the plant and planted in my house compound.
Size of the leaf that I grew at home. Not bad since I am only use kitchen waste compost as fertilizer |
Well, I found this helpful since I wanted to use herbs for medicine substitute.
I am very fortunate to have this herbs in my house compound. Seems like I need to grew more herbs afterwards for healthier lifestyle. After this need to plan and organize the plants arrangement in my house. As the land area for plantation is limited at the side if my house.
My "pokok bangun-bangun" in a small pot. I put dried waste as organic fertilizer for my plants |
My reference:
[1] https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokok_Bangun-bangun
[2] https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/indian-borage-mexican-mint.html
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plectranthus_amboinicus
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