Acanthaceae · Andrographis

King Of Bitters

Andrographis neesiana

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
June-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Andrographis neesiana
Genus
Andrographis
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Grasslands
Habitat type
Grassland
Native to
India
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
June-March
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

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.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

King Of Bitters belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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