Premna odorata
LAMIACEAE. Indigenous
SIZE: Up to 20m tall; trunk size 80cm diameter
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Thickets and secondary forests at low altitudes
Insects that prey on dengue-carrying mosquitos are attracted to the fragrant alagau which has become their natural habitat. Steeped in hot water, the leaves are also a good cure for coughs. Plant an alagau tree in your backyard and be rewarded with a dengue-free zone, cooking condiments, a fragrant environment and a beautiful tree.