King of Bitters
Andrographis paniculata
Bitter annual herb cultivated across South and Southeast Asia, used in traditional medicine for colds and fevers.
Family
Acanthaceae
Temperature
20-30°C (absolute 14-38°C)
Rainfall
2000-3000mm (absolute 1500-4000mm)
Altitude
1600m
Soil types
Well-drained, fertile loamy soils