Plectranthus neochilus ?

Plectrantus neochilus from Nairobi, Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Along s sunny path through secondary woods, Nairobi, Kenya. July 2014.

PERENNIAL: Several to many stems, square in cross-section, arising from a spreading, woody root stock. Height about 50 cm.

LEAVES: The opposite leaves are triangular to ovate, with triangular teeth along the margins. Rather long pubescence on the underside of the leaves.

FLOWERS: The flowers are set in a densely packed spike. Unopened flowers are shielded by bracts with a keel that is hooked distally - these fall off as the flower opens. The two-lipped flowers are dark blue-purple.

RANGE:

FRUIT:

UNARMED.

detail of inflorescence capped by bracts, Plectrantus neochilus from Nairobi, Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Lamiaceae -- Mint Family

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Kenya Natural History

Copyright Michael J. Plagens, Created on 9 February 2015