About Ceylon Leucas
Ceylon Leucas (Leucas zeylanica var. zeylanica) 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 grasslands, also in the plains. It occurs across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mauritius, Philippines, China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-July.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Leucas zeylanica var. zeylanica
- Genus
- Leucas
- Family
- LAMIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands, also in the plains
- Distribution
- India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mauritius, Philippines, China
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಹುಚ್ಚುತುಂಬೆ Hucchu thumbe
Botanical family
Lamiaceae
Mint/Sage family
Ceylon Leucas belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
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