Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
serpyllifolia
ID:
534744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottler ex Vahl) Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 2(3): 1, t. 517 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534076

Common Names

  • Thyme-leaved Andrographis
  • Thyme-leaved Green-weeds
  • Thyme-leaved Chuanxinlian

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Synonyms

  • Eriathera neesiana Wight & Arn. ex Nees [unknown]

Description

Andrographis serpyllifolia (also called Thyme-leaved 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 serpyllifolia 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 serpyllifolia 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 serpyllifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Andrographis serpyllifolia

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

Andrographis serpyllifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andrographis serpyllifolia?

Andrographis serpyllifolia

What is the common name of Andrographis serpyllifolia?

Thyme-leaved Andrographis

What is the natural habitat of Andrographis serpyllifolia?

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
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.