Andrographis affinis
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh
- Flowering
- November-May
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Andrographis affinis
- Genus
- Andrographis
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Shola floor and on cleared slopes
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Andrographis affinis
Andrographis affinis is an undershrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in shola floor and on cleared slopes. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-May.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Andrographis affinis belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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