Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
paniculata
ID:
534737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 116 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534069

Common Names

  • Andrographis paniculata
  • Paniculate Andrographis
  • Paniculate Green-weeds

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Description

Andrographis paniculata (also called Paniculate 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 paniculata 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 paniculata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrographis paniculata 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 paniculata

Andrographis paniculata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Andrographis paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andrographis paniculata?

Andrographis paniculata

What is the common name of Andrographis paniculata?

Indian Echinacea

What is the natural habitat of Andrographis paniculata?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.