About Erect Leucas
Erect Leucas (Leucas stricta) 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 and waste places. It occurs across India to Indo-China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Leucas stricta
- Genus
- Leucas
- Family
- LAMIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests and waste places
- Distribution
- India to Indo-China
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Erect Leucas belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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