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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

About Andrographis paniculata

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

Common Names

EnglishKalmegh (Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees)
हिन्दीकालमेघ
தமிழ்நிலவேம்பு
संस्कृतम्कालमेघः
বাংলাকালমেঘ

Native Range

South Asia is listed as part of the native range.

Native to South Asia, Southeast Asia.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Herb
  • Tagged as Annual
  • Tagged as Deciduous

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Did You Know?

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

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