Family: RubiaceaeSyn. Hedyotis puberula(G.Don)Arn.Annual herbs, 10-20 cm tall, Leaves lanceolate, base decurrent, subsessile, stipules hairy, flowers 3-4mm long, white, 3-12 in umbellate cumes, on 1-2mm, long,thick peduncles,petals4, minutely hairy,stamens 4, capsules 2-3mm across globose, Distribution: common weed, native of Indian subcontinent, Photographed at Nellore.The plant is used as expectorant in bronchial problems. Local name: Chiruveru (Telugu), Ref: Flora of Presidency of Madras by J.S.Gamble.
