Lamiaceae · Gomphostemma

Gomphostemma keralensis

Shrub
Habit
Shrub
Flowering
October-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Gomphostemma keralensis
Genus
Gomphostemma
Family
Lamiaceae
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
October-November
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 Gomphostemma keralensis

Gomphostemma keralensis is a shrub 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 semi-evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-November.

Illustration representing the Lamiaceae family
Botanical family

Lamiaceae

Mint/Sage family

Gomphostemma keralensis belongs to the Lamiaceae family.

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