Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
producta
ID:
534740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 1049 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534072

Common Names

  • Andrographis producta
  • Productive Andrographis
  • Productive Green-weeds

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Description

Andrographis producta (also called Produced 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 producta 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 producta 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 producta 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 producta

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

Andrographis producta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andrographis producta?

Andrographis producta

What is the common name of Andrographis producta?

Product's Andrographis

What is the natural habitat of Andrographis producta?

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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.