This is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to South Africa. The specific epithet auriculata means “with ears”, referring to the shape of the leaves. A Siddha preparation called Koduveli thylam is helpful external remedy in skin infections like scabies, carbuncles, ulcers, swellings and arthritis. Chitramoola gulikai or pills, Siddha preparation is helpful in curing chronic ulcers, genital cancer, carbuncles, tumours, piles and fistula.