Yes. Coldenia procumbens, Boraginaceae.   Common in Southern East
Coast.   Used in Siddha medicines.

On Dec 18, 9:16 am, "A.Sinha" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Coldenia procumbens"
> Seen in fallow land  on the outskirts of Chennai
> Low spreading herb with distinctive  leaves, the leaf blade being
> irregularly shaped and very deeply appressed along veins  , tiny sessile
> white flowers , 2mm long.
>
> Local people say it  grows along stream banks, "Seruppadai in Tamil", used
> in Siddha medicine reputedly  for boils,  skin ailments
> experts may pls confirm
>
> regards
>
> A.Sinha
>
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