About Andrographis affinis
Andrographis affinis (Andrographis affinis) 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 shola floor and on cleared slopes. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Andrographis affinis
- Genus
- Andrographis
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Shola floor and on cleared slopes
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Andrographis affinis belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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