Roundleaf Chiretta

Andrographis serpyllifolia

Andrographis serpyllifolia is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Andrographis serpyllifolia This plant is under creeping habitat, usually found in dry regions but needs some wet condition and overdraught never lift the plant. In between grasses usually found. Andrographis serpyllifolia,Flowers,Geotagged,India,Roundleaf Chiretta,Wild Karnataka,Wild flowers,andrographis,bloom,blooming,blooms,flower,incredible india

Appearance

Roundleaf Chiretta is a trailing and rooting procumbent herb widely distributed throughout South India. The flowers are white, with brownish markings, strongly resembling the flowers of Bugloss Chiretta. However, the plant is characterized by its round leaves and trailing habit. It is being actively investigated for its medicinal properties.

Naming

Synonyms: Eriathera serpyllifolia, Andrographis orbiculata

Distribution

South India

References:

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderLamiales
FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAndrographis
SpeciesAndrographis serpyllifolia
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India