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Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees)
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Andrographis paniculata

Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees)Herb

Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as creat or green chiretta, is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka.

FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAndrographis
NativeSouth Asia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Andrographis paniculata.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAndrographis
SpeciesA. paniculata
Binomial NameAndrographis paniculata
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameKalmegh (Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees)
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAndrographis

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.