Ruellia malabarica, a superfluous name for Andrographis echioides (Acanthaceae)

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Published: 03.04.2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.04.10
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Andrographis, Hortus Indicus Malabaricus, Illegitimate name, Justicia echioides, Pee-tumba

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P. Basil
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641 003, India
W. Arisdason
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641 003, India
C. Murugan
Botanical Survey of India, Headquarters, CGO Complex, 3rd MSO Building, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700 064, India

Abstract

 Ruellia malabarica Kostel. is recognised here as a superfluous name for Andrographis echioides (L.) Nees (Acanthaceae).

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Vol. 33 No. 4 (2023): Rheedea Acanthaceae Special Issue

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Basil , P., Arisdason , W., & Murugan, C. . (2026). Ruellia malabarica, a superfluous name for Andrographis echioides (Acanthaceae). Rheedea, 33(4), 389-390. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.04.10

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