Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Gomphrena hispida L., Acrocephalus hispidus (L.) Nicolson & Sivad.
Vernacular name: Meenagani
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Grassy areas in moist deciduous forests and waste lands
Distribution: Indo-Malesia
Flowering and Fruiting: September-December
Key identification features: Erect annual herbs; stem 4-angled and ridged, villous along ridges. Flowers grouped in terminal globose, ovoid or short cylindric heads, Corolla white turning brownish, Nutlets 4, minute, smooth.
Uses: It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of
ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems. It is also used as
an ornamental plant in gardens and park.
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