Andrographis rothii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rothii
ID:
534742
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 506 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534074
Common Names
- Andrographis rothii
- Roth's Andrographis
- Roth's Green-weeds
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrographis rothii (also called Roth's 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 rothii 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 rothii 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 rothii 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 rothii
Andrographis rothii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Andrographis rothii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrographis rothii?
Andrographis rothii
What is the common name of Andrographis rothii?
Roth's Andrographis
What is the natural habitat of Andrographis rothii?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.