Herb,
all above-ground parts fragrant; leaves opposite, simple, ovate-elliptic,
base acute, margin toothed, apex acute; inflorescence terminal,
verticillate; flowers bilabiate, lavender, darker near the throat.return to: checklist; keys; key 1; family Lamiaceae
Herb,
all above-ground parts fragrant; leaves opposite, simple, ovate-elliptic,
base acute, margin toothed, apex acute; inflorescence terminal,
verticillate; flowers bilabiate, lavender, darker near the throat.
Additional images:
A common component of the herb layer at Rancho Kiuic. Listed, as Ocimum micranthum, as an important source of pollen and/or nectar for bees (Souza Novello 1981).
