Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
534713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 116 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534045

Common Names

  • Andrographis glandulosa
  • Glandular Andrographis
  • Glandular Green-weeds

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Description

Andrographis glandulosa (also called Glandular Andrographis, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with a woody stem and opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open forests, grasslands, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Andrographis glandulosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cold, and bronchitis. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Andrographis glandulosa is white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, round nut, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrographis glandulosa 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 glandulosa

Andrographis glandulosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Andrographis glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andrographis glandulosa?

Andrographis glandulosa

What is the common name of Andrographis glandulosa?

Glandular Andrographis

What is the natural habitat of Andrographis glandulosa?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides

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,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.