Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 503 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534079
Common Names
- Andrographis stenophylla
- Narrow-Leaved Andrographis
- Narrow-Leaf Andrographis
Description
Andrographis stenophylla (also called the Narrow-leaved Andrographis, among many other common names) is an herb native to India. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that can reach up to 5 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, with a leathery texture and a bright green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andrographis stenophylla is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andrographis stenophylla has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andrographis stenophylla 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 stenophylla
Andrographis stenophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Andrographis stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrographis stenophylla?
Andrographis stenophylla
What is the common name of Andrographis stenophylla?
Narrow-leaved Andrographis
What is the natural habitat of Andrographis stenophylla?
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,