| Pogostemon hyeanus (Patchouli)- This fragrant herb, with soft, opposite, egg-shaped leaves and square stems, grows from 2 to 3 feet in height, giving out the peculiar, characteristic odour of patchouli when rubbed.
Polianthes tuberosa (tuberose) Primula (Primrose): some modern hybrids are lightly scented Prostanthera Psidium (Guava)- most varieties have white, scented flowers, lightly scented leaves and edible fruit. Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper)- This plant flowers throughout the summer with fragrant blossoms that open white, darken to pink and eventually red. Reseda odorata (Mignonette)- This perennial plant is usually treated as an annual and grown from seed each spring. It is mainly cultivated for the lovely scent of its flowers, which grow in thick racemes up to 2 inches across. The tiny flowers may be greenish white with yellow or orange highlights. The elliptic to spatulate leaves grow 2 to 3 inches long. Rhododendron: vireya species and hybrids; many are scented and can be grown indoors. Some smaller Maddeni-type cultivars might also fit indoors. Rondeletia leucophyllum (ES), splendens (NS) Sanseveria: though not often seen, most snake plants have small, scented flowers Senecio: confusus (mexican flame vine), pendularis, Sinningia tubiflora (Gloxinia)- The florist�s Gloxinia has been bred to emphasize the large flaring flowers that now come in most colors wither plain or spotted or picotee-edged. The leaves are in a rosette that gives a backdrop for the spectacular flowers. Stapellia: flavopurpurea is the only species in this genus with a pleasant scent! Stephanotis floribunda (Madagascar Jessamine)- Slender, twining vine, easily controlled. The groups of white, waxy, clustered flowers are very fragrant from spring to autumn, and are commonly used in bridal bouquets, known as the "Bridal Veil Vine". Strophanthus gratus Tabernaemontana: divericata, holstii (Butterfly gardenia) |
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