Anisomeles indica
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Anisomeles |
| Species: | A. indica
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| Binomial name | |
| Anisomeles indica | |
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Anisomeles indica, or catmint, is a species of herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia and naturalized on some Pacific islands.[2][3] It belongs to Lamiaceae family. In Bangla it's called Gobura/Opang, in Hindi - Kala bhangra/Gobara. Other names - Malabar catmint, Chedayan, Gopali, Thoiding Angoura,
Habit and Hbitat
It is an erect, annual or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant. Height: The plant generally grows to a Height of 1-2 meters( approximately 3-6 feet). Stems: It's stems are square shaped and slightly woody at the base. it has slightly fuzzy leaves that are bright green.
the flower has a strong pungent smell.
it is highly adaptable, native to subtropical regions of Asia including Bangladesh, India, China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, VIetnam.
Uses
indian catmint acts as an effective mosquito repellant. it is used in traditional medicine. The leaves can calm indigestion, manages fever, coughs and common cold. Traditionally the leaves have been used to relieve mensural cycles.
References
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Xi-wen Li and Ian C. Hedge, "Anisomeles indica (Linnaeus) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 512. 1891", Flora of China Online, vol. 17, retrieved 17 June 2015
- ^ "Anisomeles indica". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 17 June 2015.