About Leucas urticifolia
Leucas urticifolia (Leucas urticifolia) 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 shaded wastelands and dry deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Balochistan, Arabia, Abyssinia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Leucas urticifolia
- Genus
- Leucas
- Family
- LAMIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Shaded wastelands and dry deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Balochistan, Arabia, Abyssinia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Leucas urticifolia belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
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