About King of Bitters
King of Bitters (Andrographis neesiana) is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Andrographis neesiana
- Genus
- Andrographis
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
King of Bitters belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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