1. Description

2. Cultivation

3. Uses

4. References

Plectranthus neochilus (lobster bush, fly bush, or mosquito bush) is a perennial ground cover with highly fragrant, partially scalloped, ovate leaves. Flowers are purple blue inflorescent spikes.

Description

The leaves present with small hairs on the tops, and a grey-green colour. The plant itself remains a ground cover for the duration of its life (45–60 cm), forming massive bushes rather quickly. The aroma of the plant has been said to resemble cannabis.^[1]

Cultivation

Lobster bushes can tolerate wide temperature ranges, dry conditions and almost any soil, but prefer a well drained sandy loam in full sun or partial shade. Hard pruning is suggested after flowering.

Uses

It is said that this plant can repel snakes, mosquitoes, flies and most garden pests as a result of its fragrant nature. This makes Plectranthus neochilus an ideal companion plant for vegetable gardens.

The dried herb, known as "boldo" or "boldo-gambá", is employed for treating hepatic insufficiency and dyspepsia in folk medicine.^[2]

Tea made by steeping fresh leaves is similar to mint tea.{{Citation needed|date=December 2018}}

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