Adenosma javanica (Blume) Koord.

Etymology	Genus	From Greek, Aden=gland, and osma=smell
	Species	From Java
Family		Plantaginaceae
Synonyms		Herpestis javanica Blume
Common Names		Hairy Adenosma
Status		Native: Common
Form		Herb
Native Distribution		China, Indochina, Malesia

Diagnostics:

A small herb that appears to be found around nature reserves. It is hairy throughout the purple stem and leaves. The leaves have serrated margins. The flower is white with pale purple, especially around the lips.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-06