👉 Podostemonaceous refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which includes the popular species Podostemon. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world and are often used for their medicinal properties due to their high content of compounds known as alkaloids. The podostemons are also known as "podostomae" or "podostoma," but this term is not widely recognized. The scientific name Podostemon indica is more commonly used