Black Vasa, Black Malabar Nut, Gandarusa, Willow-Leaf Justicia, Asian Water-Willow
MAL: കരുനൊച്ചി Karunochi വാതകൊടി Vaadakodi
ASA: Bishalyakarani
BEN: Jagathmadan
HIN: Nilinargandi
KAN: Aduthodagidda
MAR: Kalaadulsa
ORI: Nilanirgundi
SAN: Krishnanirgundi
TAM: Vadaikkutti
TEL: Gandharasamu
bloomed near Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi) Kerala INDIA
terminal spiked racemose
flower (non fragrant)
size:01.5×1.5cm,
wild moisture
habitat, herb, small shrub, erect, branches, semi-hard stem,
04 feet height,
leaves soft opposite oblong apex,
perennial, long lasting,
Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu
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