Plumbago auriculata

• Botanical Name : Plumbago auriculata Lam.

• The specific epithet auriculata means "with ears", referring to the shape of the leaves.

• Synonyms : Plumbago capensis Thunb.
• Common Name : Plumbago, Cape Leadwort, Bhuro Chitrak
• Plant Family : Plumbaginaceae
• Plant Form : Shrub
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 19
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation, Indroda Park, Ayurvedic Udyan, Van Chetana Kendra, Aranya Van

About Plumbago auriculata Plant :

• Habit : A small, evergreen shrub.
• Leaves : Arranged in succession of 5 unequal lanceolate leaves,
• Inflorescence : Terminal clusters.
• Flowers : Pale-blue flowers.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : November - April
• Significance : Generally cultivated in the gardens as an ornamental plant.