Scientific Name:   Plumbago zeylanica Family:  Plumbaginaceae Genus:   Plumbago Related Herbs from the same family: Plumbago indica  (also known as Plumbago rosea , Chitraka, Leadwort): A close relative with red flowers, also used extensively in Ayurveda, particularly for digestive issues and as a stimulant. Its properties and uses are very similar to P. zeylanica . Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Blue Leadwort, Plumbago): Often used as an ornamental plant, it shares the family