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Meehania
urticifolia is a
perennial herb found in bright forests, with erect flower stalks
growing to 20-30 cm, sparse long hairs, and long runners
extending after flowering. Leaves are opposite; blades are 2-5
cm long, with 2-3 cm petioles, and are heart-shaped to
orbicular-ovate, with obtuse serrations. Corollas are purple,
4-5 cm long; the lower central lobes are significantly large,
bend backward, and have dark purple dots and long divaricate
hairs at the tips. Calyxes are tubular, with 15 veins. Bloom
time: April- May.
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