Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
megamalayana
ID:
1332123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gnanasek., Karupp. & G.V.S.Murthy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 244: 89 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344577

Common Names

  • Megamalayana Toothcup
  • Megamalayana Tooth-cup
  • Megamalayana Tooth Cup

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Description

Andrographis megamalayana (also called 'Malaytea', among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andrographis megamalayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andrographis megamalayana has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrographis megamalayana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Andrographis megamalayana

Andrographis megamalayana is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and scrublands.

Andrographis megamalayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andrographis megamalayana?

Andrographis megamalayana

What is the family of Andrographis megamalayana?

Acanthaceae

Where is Andrographis megamalayana found?

Andrographis megamalayana is found in India.

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

Subbiah Karuppusamy (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karupp.' in the authors string.
Garimella Venkata Suryanarayana Murthy (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.S.Murthy' in the authors string.
G. Gnanasekaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gnanasek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77152016-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.