About Barleria strigosa Willd.
Taxonomy
Barleria strigosa is a plant species that belongs to the family Acanthaceae.
Native Distribution
It is native to the foothills of the Himalayas, and has been introduced to far northern Queensland, Australia.
Thai Common Names
In Thailand, this species is called Sangkorani (สังกรณี) or Sangkorani trijawa (สังกรณีตรีชวา).
Common Name Etymology
This name is taken from Sanjeevani, the legendary flower that appears in the Ramakien, which is the Thai version of the Ramayana epic.
Medicinal Use Rationale
The name was chosen because Barleria strigosa can be used as a medicinal herb, just like the legendary flower in the mythology.
