Lamiaceae (incl. Verbenaceae) Fortnight: Herb for ID :: Tirunelveli:: MKMAY005

[Muthu Karthick]

Dear all,

Please help me in identifying this herb found on fallow lands in dry parts of Tirunelveli district.

Plant height: 15-20 cm (incl. inflorescence)

Habitat: Fallow land

Date: 20 March 2015

Place: Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli dist., TN

Alt.: 50 m asl

[J.M. Garg]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

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[Muthu Karthick]

I have also seen this plant in Kancheepuram district (Alt.: 30 m asl)

[J.M. Garg]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

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[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Lalithamba ji.

 

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From: Lalithamba Avadhanam
Date: 30 May 2015 at 15:43
Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:223980] Lamiaceae (incl. Verbenaceae) Fortnight: Herb for ID :: Tirunelveli:: MKMAY005
To: "J.M. Garg" <jmg...@gmail.com>

It looks Platostoma menthoides (L.) A.J.Paton, the flower picture is not clear; the flowers mauve or lilac in color, 3-4mm cross, corolla 2 lipped, upper lip larger than the lower.Plants diffuse herbs. common in sandy areas near coast.

Regards

A.Lalithamba

[Muthu Karthick]

Thanks a lot Lalithamba ji, Geniosporum menthoides (L.) Druce being synonym for this.

Other posts of the same plant by Santhan ji in our site. From Eflora of Karaikal portal.