Justicia procumbens | |
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Justicia procumbens in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Genus: | Justicia |
Species: | J. procumbens |
Binomial name | |
Justicia procumbens L. |
Justicia procumbens, commonly known as Water Willow, (Marathi: करंबल Karambal, पित्तपापडा Pitpapada, कलमाशी Kalmashi)[1] is a small plant endemic to India.
The juice of leaves is squeezed in the eyes in case of ophthalmia.[2]