Typical of the Lamiaceae family
Plectranthus bishopianus
Plectranthus bishopianus
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Flowering
- December-February
Ecology & growing context
- Native status · Kew WCVP
- WCVP native range includes India Kew dataset ↗
Kew WCVP dataset; listed synonym of Coleus bishopianus. Dataset matching is separate from an individual regional review. Recorded worldwide native range: India (Tamil Nadu: Madurai Distr. Palani Hills).
- Recorded habitat
- Evergreen forests
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How to identify Plectranthus bishopianus
Identify Plectranthus bishopianus by combining habit, leaf characters, flower or fruit details, location, and its family pattern. Do not rely on one feature alone.
- Look for a herb habit.
- Confirm leaf surface: Glabrous (smooth, hairless).
- Confirm flower colour: Purple.
- In season, compare flowering and fruiting time: December-February.
- Confirm it sits within the Lamiaceae family pattern, then compare close relatives before deciding it is Plectranthus bishopianus.
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Leaf surface
- Glabrous (smooth, hairless)recorded
Typical of the family
Characters marked “recorded” are for Plectranthus bishopianus itself; the rest are typical of the Lamiaceae family.
Flower & fruit characters
- Flower colour
- PurplerecordedPurple or violet
Typical of the family
- Inflorescence
- Cyme
- Fruit
- Nutlets
Characters marked “recorded” are for Plectranthus bishopianus itself; the rest are typical of the Lamiaceae family — flowering plants only.
About Plectranthus bishopianus
A member of the Lamiaceae family, Plectranthus bishopianus is a herb. It is native to India. It grows in evergreen forests. Flowering and fruiting run from December to February.
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Plectranthus bishopianus belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
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