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Andrographis beddomei

Andrographis beddomei · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Andrographis beddomei, is a rare medicinal herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Primarily found in the tropical forests of India, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. It offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and various infectious diseases.

Family
Acanthaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Andrographis Nallamalayana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Andrographis beddomei

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Lamiales, it is further categorized under the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Andrographis, specifically as the species Andrographis beddomei.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Acanthaceae
Genus Andrographis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is an important medicinal species with a very specific and limited range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. More specifically, it can be found growing naturally within the borders of India. Because of this restricted area, it is considered an endemic species to the region. Understanding this localized habitat is essential for the conservation of its natural population.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Andrographis beddomei has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Echioidinin, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Skullcapflavone I.

Chemicals reported in Andrographis beddomei
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Echioidinin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Skullcapflavone I 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Echioidinin

  1. RSC advances

Flavonoids

  1. RSC advances

Glycosides

  1. RSC advances

Skullcapflavone I

  1. RSC advances