Chandhara / Western Hill Cat-Mint
Anisomeles heyneana
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Goa
- Flowering
- September-December
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Lamiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Lamiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Hindi
- Chandhara
- Marathi
- गोपाळी
About Chandhara
Western Hill Cat-Mint (Anisomeles heyneana) 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 deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Chandhara belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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