Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
echioides
ID:
534710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 117 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534042

Common Names

  • Andrographis echioides
  • Echioides Andrographis
  • Echioides Andrographis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Eriathera lobelioides Nees [unknown]
  • Justicia echinoides L. [unknown]

Description

Andrographis echioides (also called Echiodes, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with a woody stem and opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open forests, grasslands, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Andrographis echioides is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, cold, and bronchitis. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Andrographis echioides is white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, round nut, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrographis echioides is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Andrographis echioides

Andrographis echioides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Andrographis echioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andrographis echioides?

Andrographis echioides

What is the common name of Andrographis echioides?

Echoid andrographis

What is the native range of Andrographis echioides?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

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