About Red Java Tea
Red Java Tea (Orthosiphon rubicundus var. rubicundus) 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 moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Nepal, China, Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-August (WG).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Orthosiphon rubicundus var. rubicundus
- Genus
- Orthosiphon
- Family
- LAMIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Nepal, China, Myanmar
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-August (WG)
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Nepali
- रातपाते Raatpaate
Botanical family
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Red Java Tea belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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