Raatpaate / Red Java Tea
Orthosiphon rubicundus var. rubicundus
- Habit
- Herb
- Flowering
- September-August (WG)
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
- Nepali
- रातपाते Raatpaate
About Raatpaate
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).
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Raatpaate belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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