Cat's Whiskers( Orthosiphon Aristatus) with Purple Flowers

These flowers are thought to resemble cat's whiskers ("misai kucing" in malay), hence its name. The flowers pictured here are purplish. It is also common to see cat's whiskers with white flowers. The leaves of the cat's whiskers plant is a well-known malay herbal remedy believed to be effective for the treatment of gout, diabetes and rheumatism. Picture taken in Singapore.