Andrographis alata
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Flowering
- November-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Andrographis alata
- Genus
- Andrographis
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and grasslands
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-March
- 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.
Local Names
- Tamil
- ''Andrographis alata'', சிறியா நங்கை
About Andrographis alata
Andrographis alata 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 moist deciduous forests and grasslands. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-March.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Andrographis alata belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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