| Veined Justicia |
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| File size | 220390 |
| Original date | 1/16/23 2:17 PM |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 1.94mm |
| Exposure time | 1/287s |
| Aperture | 2.4 |
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| Metering Mode | Center weighted average |
| Camera make | Xiaomi |
| Camera model | Mi 10 |
| Sensor type | MonochromeArea |
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Botanical name: Justicia vasculosa Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
Synonyms: Ruellia rivinifolia, Adhatoda vasculosa, Ecbolium vasculosum
Synonyms: Ruellia rivinifolia, Adhatoda vasculosa, Ecbolium vasculosum
Veined Justicia is a perennial herb, about 2 ft tall,
with perennial root-stock. Leaves are 7-18 by 4-8 cm, ovate-elliptic
tapering, entire, membranous, rough above, velvet-hairy on the midrib
beneath; leaf-stalk 1.2-4.5 cm long. Flowers are borne solitary,
opposite in simple or paniculate spikes; bracts oblong. Flowers are
1.2-1.6 cm long, dull white with purple veins, lower lip bent
downwards, broadly elliptic, about 5 mm, anthers not protruding. Sepals
are lanceshaped, purple-tipped. Veined Justicia is found from NE India
to SE Asia. Flowering: October-December.
Medicinal uses:
Portion of leaves is used for
curing inflammation.
Medicinal uses:
Portion of leaves is used for
curing inflammation. | Identification credit: Saroj Kasaju | Photographed in Reiek tlang, Mizoram. |
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