Barleria cristata (common names: Philippine violet Gokran, Crested Philippine violet, Vajradanti etc.) – Acanthaceae, a native to India and southeast Asia

Barleria cristata (common names: Philippine violet Gokran, Crested Philippine violet, Vajradanti etc.) – Acanthaceae, a native to India and southeast Asia is used in different ethnomedical systems for the treatment of a wide range of ailments. 

- Surendra Parihar

Ex.Professor & Head

Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology,

Indian Agricultural Research Institute,

New Delhi-110012