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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Andrographis lineata
- Genus
- Andrographis
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Semi-Evergreen forests and grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Andrographis lineata, பெரியா நங்கை
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Striped Chiretta belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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