Genus Andryala is one of the largest genera in the family Asteraceae. It comprises about 170 species, with a wide distribution across the Mediterranean region, North Africa and Central Asia. The genus Andryala is also known by several other names, including Arctogeron, Incarvillea, Lagoseris, Prenanthes, and Sigesbeckia. These genera were formerly included under the genus Andryala, but have since been segregated based on their distinct morphological characteristics. The flowers of Andryala are small and yellow, arranged in clusters or heads. The leaves are alternate, simple, and mostly toothed or lobed. The genus Andryala is an important source of secondary metabolites, which have been studied for their pharmacological activities.