Family: Acanthaceae
Synonym: Diapedium pectinatum (L.) Kuntze , Dicliptera pectinata (L.) Juss.
Vernacular name: Comb Rungia
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Semi-evergreen forests and waste places
Distribution: India, Myanmar, China, Malaysia, Phillipines, Sri
Lanka
Flowering and Fruiting: November-February
Key identification features: A herb with hairy stems, ovate to
linear-oblong leaves, and small densely packed white flowers. Its glabrous capsules contain
orbicular brown seeds.
Uses: Leaves
has slightly bitter taste and are often used in soups, stir-fries, and curries.
The plant is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious addition to
meals.
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