About Creeping Rungia
Creeping Rungia (Rungia repens) is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in scrub jungles, waste places, paddy fields and marshy areas. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Rungia repens
- Genus
- Rungia
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub jungles, waste places, paddy fields and marshy areas
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- खरमोर Kharmor
- Tamil
- கோடாசரி Kotacari, கோடகசாலை Kotakacalai
- Kannada
- ಕೊಡಗಸಾಲೆ Kodagasaale
- Marathi
- घाटी पित्तपापडा Ghati Pittapapada
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Creeping Rungia belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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