Andrographis lineata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineata
ID:
534722
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 116 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534054
Common Names
- Andrographis lineata
- Lineate Andrographis
- Lineate Green-weeds
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrographis lineata (also called Lineate 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 lineata 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 lineata 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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Andrographis lineata 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 lineata
Andrographis lineata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Andrographis lineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrographis lineata?
Andrographis lineata
What is the common name of Andrographis lineata?
Lineata Andrographis
What is the natural habitat of Andrographis lineata?
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,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.