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
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.
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 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,