Bitter Leaf

Scientific Name: Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (formerly Vernonia amygdalina)

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Native Region: Tropical Africa

Bitter Leaf

Brief Description

A shrub or small tree reaching up to 5 meters, featuring light green, ovate-lanceolate leaves with slightly serrated edges and a distinctively bitter taste. It produces small, white, fragrant flower heads.

Care Instructions

This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It requires well-draining soil and regular watering, especially during dry periods, but is generally hardy once established. It can be propagated easily via stem cuttings.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-21T13:57:37.377934