About WhiteWort
WhiteWort (Leucas martinicensis) 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 near moist places in deciduous forests. Native to Paleotropics, it is distributed across Pantropical. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Leucas martinicensis
- Genus
- Leucas
- Family
- LAMIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Near moist places in deciduous forests
- Native to
- Paleotropics
- Distribution
- Pantropical
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- കരിമ്ഥുമ്ബ Karimthumba
Botanical family
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
WhiteWort belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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