Justicia adhatoda L., ; Sp. Pl. 15 (1753).
Malabar Nut
असुरो], कालो भासक Asuro (Nep.), Vashak (Tam.), Asur (Tha.)
Adhatoda vasica Nees
West: PSW 605. Cent.: Nicolson 2902. East: TI 6303625.
500-1600 m; Subtropical Himalaya, India, Indo-China, Malaya, sometimes cultivated.