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Colebrookea oppositifolia

Indian Squirrel Tail, Opposite Leaf Drysophylia
Also known as: Buchanania oppositifolia Sm. +4 more
  • Buchanania oppositifolia Sm.
  • Colebrookea ternifolia Roxb.
  • Elsholtzia oppositifolia (Sm.) Poir.
  • Sussodia oppositifolia (Sm.) Buch.-Ham.
  • Sussodia oppositifolia (Sm.) Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Colebrookea oppositifolia (commonly known as Indian squirrel tail or Opposite-leaf drysophylia) is a shrub within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya

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