About Twinflower Thumba
Twinflower Thumba (Leucas biflora) 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 dry and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Leucas biflora
- Genus
- Leucas
- Family
- LAMIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Dry and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Twinflower Thumba belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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