Andrographis ovata
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Uttarakhand
- Flowering
- September-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Andrographis ovata
- Genus
- Andrographis
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Mixed forests in the hills
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Uttarakhand
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-February
- 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 ovata
Andrographis ovata is a herb 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 mixed forests in the hills. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-February.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Andrographis ovata belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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