Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 516 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534047
Common Names
- Andrographis gracilis
- Gracile Andrographis
- Gracile Green-weeds
Description
Andrographis gracilis (also called Slender Andrographis, 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 gracilis is used in 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 gracilis is white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, round nut, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andrographis gracilis 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 gracilis
Andrographis gracilis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Andrographis gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrographis gracilis?
Andrographis gracilis
What is the common name of Andrographis gracilis?
Gracile Andrographis
What is the natural habitat of Andrographis gracilis?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Andrographis genus
Andrographis affinis,
Andrographis alata,
Andrographis atropurpurea,
Andrographis beddomei,
Andrographis chendurunii,
Andrographis echioides,
Andrographis elongata,
Andrographis explicata,
Andrographis glandulosa,
Andrographis gracilis,
Andrographis lawsonii,
Andrographis lineata,
Andrographis lobelioides,
Andrographis longipedunculata,
Andrographis macrobotrys,
Andrographis neesiana,
Andrographis paniculata,
Andrographis producta,
Andrographis rothii,
Andrographis rotundifolia,
Andrographis serpyllifolia,
Andrographis stellulata,
Andrographis stenophylla,
Andrographis viscosula,
Andrographis megamalayana,
Andrographis longipedunculata,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,