Justicia heyneana J. R. I. Wood, nom, nov. (Replaced name: Rungia linifolia Nees, in Wall., non Justicia linifolia (Lindau) V. A. W. Graham, Rostellularia gracilis Wight, Justicia gracilis (Wight) T. Anderson, non Justicia gracilis Lyall ex Nees) as per New Names and Combinations in Indian Acanthaceae
by John R. I. Wood- Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature 23(3):385-395.
2014;

 
Rungia linifolia Nees, Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 110 1832. as per The Plant List Ver. 1.1 (Unresolved); 
 


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Rungia linifolia??260111-PKA1: I had seen this small herb growing on a rock near a river bed of Gangawali
river (Karnataka). Leaves (2 to 3cm) Opposite with short petiole.

I think this one is “Rungia linifolia” , Family: Acanthaceae.
Kindly validate the ID.
Date/Time: 18-01-2011 / 07:50AM
Location: Gangawali River near Kalikale Village (Karnataka).
Habitat: Wild
Plant Habit: Herb with slender, thin stem.

i think you are correct


 

References:

New Names and Combinations in Indian Acanthaceae
by John R. I. Wood- Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature 23(3):385-395.
2014;

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