Lamiaceae · Anisochilus

Anisochilus scaber

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering
September-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Anisochilus scaber
Genus
Anisochilus
Family
Lamiaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Rocky areas in moist deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest, Rocky
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Myanmar
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
September-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Lamiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Nutlets

Typical of the Lamiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Anisochilus scaber

Anisochilus scaber is a herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Mint/Sage family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, verticillaster (whorled cymes) flower clusters, 4 nutlets fruit. It is typically found in rocky areas in moist deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.

Illustration representing the Lamiaceae family
Botanical family

Lamiaceae

Mint/Sage family

Anisochilus scaber belongs to the Lamiaceae family.

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