Spur Flower?
Plectranthus ?
This plant was found in a partial clearing along the Elgeyo Escarpment, Iten, Kenya. January 2012.
LEAVES: The opposite leaves are ovoid with shallow rounded teeth on the
distal margins. Short, thick pubescence covers top and bottom surfaces and the
leaves are slightly succulent.
HERBACEOUS: Herbaceous growth probably from a more permanent below
ground portion. This plant was about 30 cm tall.
FLOWERS: The blue flowers are arranged in a narrow, serpintine spike
crowded with silky pubescence and burgandy-tinged sepals.
RANGE: This specimen was found at Iten. There are many Plectranthus
species native to East Africa.
FRUIT:
UNARMED.