Small flowered rungia
Rungia parviflora

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves have short stalks. They are 1.5-5 cm long by 0.5-1.6 cm wide. They are oval. The flowers are blue. They occur in the axils of leaves and in spikes without stalks at the ends of branches. The fruit is a capsule. It is oval.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. In Nepal if grows up to about 2000 m altitude. It grows in open places and rock crevices.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Nepal, SE Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The young buds are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It is grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Bisaune jhar, Hasa arak, Kawoa sag

Synonyms

Justicia parviflora Retz.; Justicia pectinata L.; Rungia repens Nees;