🌿 Vasaka
✅ Native

Vasaka

Justicia adhatoda · Acanthaceae

Also known as: Adulsa

Leaves yield vasicine, used for cough and bronchial complaints; hardy hedge and a native shrub displaced by Lantana

🗺️ Native range in India: Throughout the plains and lower hills

Why Vasaka is a great native choice

  • Leaves yield vasicine, used for cough and bronchial complaints
  • hardy hedge and a native shrub displaced by Lantana
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Frequently asked questions

Is Vasaka native to India?

Yes. Vasaka (Justicia adhatoda) is native to India. Leaves yield vasicine, used for cough and bronchial complaints; hardy hedge and a native shrub displaced by Lantana

What are the benefits of Vasaka?

Key benefits include: Leaves yield vasicine, used for cough and bronchial complaints; hardy hedge and a native shrub displaced by Lantana.

Should I plant Vasaka?

Yes, Vasaka is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R11, R12. See full references.

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