Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 116 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534034
Common Names
- Andrographis affinis
- Affinis Andrographis
- Affinis Andrographis Plant
Description
Andrographis affinis (also called the Affinis Andrographis, among many other common names) is an herb native to India. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that can reach up to 5 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, with a leathery texture and a bright green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andrographis affinis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Andrographis affinis is white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, round nut, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andrographis affinis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Andrographis affinis
Andrographis affinis can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Andrographis affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrographis affinis?
Andrographis affinis
What is the common name of Andrographis affinis?
Affinis andrographis
What is the native range of Andrographis affinis?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Andrographis genus
Andrographis affinis,
Andrographis alata,
Andrographis atropurpurea,
Andrographis beddomei,
Andrographis chendurunii,
Andrographis echioides,
Andrographis elongata,
Andrographis explicata,
Andrographis glandulosa,
Andrographis gracilis,
Andrographis lawsonii,
Andrographis lineata,
Andrographis lobelioides,
Andrographis longipedunculata,
Andrographis macrobotrys,
Andrographis neesiana,
Andrographis paniculata,
Andrographis producta,
Andrographis rothii,
Andrographis rotundifolia,
Andrographis serpyllifolia,
Andrographis stellulata,
Andrographis stenophylla,
Andrographis viscosula,
Andrographis megamalayana,
Andrographis longipedunculata,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,