Scientific Name
Barleria cristata L.
Synonyms
Family
Acanthaceae
Local Name
Not known
Habit Habitat
A perennial, erect herb about 90cm tall, found in sub-tropical zone.
Taxonomic Features
Leaves simple elliptic-oblong to lanceolate, hairy on both sides. Inflorescence 1-5 flowered. Inflorescence in axillary or terminal spikes. Flower actinomorphic, purple blue, pink or white. Corolla bell-shaped. Fruit a capsule.4-seeded.
Flowering Fruiting
July- September
Harvesting Time
August-November
Medicinal Value
Locally it is used in bronchitis pneumonia, wound swelling and also has
anti-inflammatory activity.
anti-inflammatory activity.
Parts Used
Whole plant
Future Prospective
Collection, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy, Allopathic Pharmacy.
Plant Images
Barleria cristata L.