Andrographis paniculata

IUCN Status

Not Applicable : Not Applicable
Ravi Kant Saini
Author: Ravi Kant Saini

Hi, This is Ravi Kant Saini a passionate Botanist and a Researcher scholar from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. I used to actively explores the rich flora of Rajasthan, contributing to research and knowledge in the field. #Pseudo_taxonomist #PlantsofRajasthan #TeameFloraofRajasthan #RajasthanFlora 🌾 🍂 🌿 🪹 🪴 🍃 🪺

  • King of Bitters, हरा चिरायता hara chirayata, कालमेघ kalmegh, कल्पनाथ kalpanath, किरयित् kirayit, महातीता
  • Justicia paniculata, Andrographis paniculata var. glandulosa, Justicia stricta
  • Luv kush vatika, Udaipur
  • Cultivated
  • A small herbaceous plant, Annual herb, 1-3 ft tall.

  • Andrographis paniculata - Fruit pods
    Andrographis paniculata - Fruit pods
  • Andrographis paniculata - Plant Habit
    Andrographis paniculata - Plant Habit
    Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as "King of Bitters" or "Kalmegh," is a medicinal herb that has been used traditionally in Asian medicine, particularly in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine systems.

Plant Phenological Events

Month Phenological Events
January 🍒 Fruiting, 🌼 Flowering
February 🍂 Leaf Fall

Systematic position

DivisionAngiosperm
ClassDicotyledons
Sub-ClassGamopetalae
SeriesBicarpellatae
OrdPERSONALES
FamilyACANTHACEAE
SpeciesAndrographis paniculata
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