Striped Chiretta
Andrographis lineata
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- July-October
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Andrographis lineata
- Genus
- Andrographis
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Semi-Evergreen forests and grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-October
- 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 lineata, பெரியா நங்கை
About Striped Chiretta
Striped Chiretta (Andrographis lineata) 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 semi-evergreen forests and grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-October.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Striped Chiretta belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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