Biophytum sensitivum, also known as little tree plant, or is a species of plant in the genus Biophytum of the family Oxalidaceae. It is commonly found in Kerala, wet lands of Nepal, tropical India and in other Southeast Asian countries and is used for medicinal purposes in Nepal and India. The plant is also a common weed in tropical greenhouses, however, Biophytum sensitivum is particularly sensitive to spider mites. The leaflets of Biophytum sensitivum are able to move rapidly in response to mechanical stimulation such as touch.

Malayalam- Mukkootti English-Little Tree Plant Hindi-Lajalu

Its extracts are traditionally believed to be antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, radioprotective, chemoprotective, antiangiogenetic, wound-healing, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic, and cardioprotective in nature.