Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
A tropical shrub whose leaves are distilled for a heavy, musky essential oil widely used in perfumery and cosmetics.
Family
Lamiaceae
Temperature
23-28°C (absolute 16-32°C)
Rainfall
2200-2600mm (absolute 2000-2800mm)
Altitude
1000-2000m
Soil pH
6-6.5 (absolute 5.5-7)
Soil types
Fertile, well-drained loam soils