Feverleaf
Anisochilus carnosus

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It is 30-60 cm tall. The stems are erect, robust and branched. The leaves are oval or round and 5-7 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. They are rough and have a white coating. The base is rounded and the edges are wavy. The flowers are in spikes 3-7 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are purplish. The plant has an aroma.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bennia, Kodipunju chettu, Samon-byu

Synonyms

Anisochilus crassus Benth.; Anisochilus decussatus Dalzell & Gobson; Anisochilus eriocephalus Benth.; Anisochilus glaber Schrad.; Anisochilus rupestris Wight ex Hook.f.; Lavandula carnosa L.f.; Plectranthus carnosus (L.f.) Sm.; Plectranthus dubius Spreng. [Illegitimate]; Plectranthus stribiliferus Roxb.;