About Andrographis alata
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.
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
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- ''Andrographis alata'', சிறியா நங்கை
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Andrographis alata belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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