Martynia is the monotypic genus of family Martyniaceae consist of single specis M.annua
Which is commanly known as Tiger's claw plant because Petals of it's flowers look like to claw of tiger.
Mature fruits tip look like to Cat's claw so it called Cat's claw.
It is also called Ice plant because many water droplets found on plant parts who look like to Ice so it called Ice plant.
The plant is used for making beads and other native ornaments.It has been applied for numerous supposed treatments in Ayurveda and Siddha folk medicine.
