Mosla scabra
Purplish Field Mosla
Also known as: Mosla lanceolata (Benth.) Maxim. +8 more
- Mosla lanceolata (Benth.) Maxim.
- Mosla punctata Maxim.
- Mosla punctulata (J.F.Gmel.) Nakai
- Ocimum punctulatum J.F.Gmel.
- Orthodon lanceolatus (Benth.) Kudô
- Orthodon punctatus Kudô
- Orthodon punctulatus (J.F.Gmel.) Ohwi
- Orthodon scaber (Thunb.) Hand.-Mazz.
- Perilla lanceolata Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Mosla scabra (commonly known as Purplish field mosla) is an annual belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maryland