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Ophiorrhiza rugosa Wall. Family - Rubiaceae Common name - Wrinkled-Leaf Snake Root Habit - Herb Habitat - Moist shady places along streams Note - Unusual occurrence of the viviparous germination of seeds relatively unusual phenomenon in angiosperms. Medicinal uses - A paste of the leaves is used for the treatment of skin infections (boils) by the Tanchangya (Bangladesh) people. Sugimani Marndi (Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack, Odisha) www.aprf.co.in