sentences:  It belongs to the family Verbenacae.The "Tekkali" chettu (tree) is known by various alternate names too in various regions of Andhra Pradesh.For instance, it's also known by the name of "Nelli" (నెల్లి) from which Nellore City in Nellore district, and Nellimarla Town in Vizianagaram district are said to derive their names.