Purple Justicia

Justicia procumbens

"Justicia procumbens", commonly known as water willow, is a small plant native to India. "Justicia procumbens" is a higher altitudes plant found commonly in humid areas. The juice of leaves is squeezed in the eyes in case of ophthalmia.
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderLamiales
FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusJusticia
SpeciesJ. procumbens
Photographed in
India