Andrographis neesiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neesiana
ID:
534731
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1561 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534063
Common Names
- Andrographis neesiana
- Nees' Andrographis
- Nees' Green-weeds
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrographis neesiana (also called Nees' 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 neesiana 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
Andrographis neesiana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andrographis neesiana is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Andrographis neesiana
Andrographis neesiana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Andrographis neesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrographis neesiana?
Andrographis neesiana
What is the common name of Andrographis neesiana?
Andrographis
What is the family of Andrographis neesiana?
Acanthaceae
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
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.