Peliostomum origanoides
| Peliostomum origanoides | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus: | Peliostomum |
| Species: | P. origanoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Peliostomum origanoides E. Mey. ex Benth.
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Peliostomum origanoides is a species of flowering plant native to Southern Africa, belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae.[1] It is known for its historical use as a traditional medicinal plant in South Africa for various ailments, including stomach problems, diarrhea, fever, and rashes, though specific parts used vary with the ailment.[2]