Ground Neem or king Bitter plant (Bin Kohomba)
Munronia pinnata plant or Bin kohomba also known as "Ground bitter" "Ground Neem in English is a important medicinal plant that native to Sri Lanka and India. One of the most rare plant in Sri Lanka can be found on shady wetter place in forest of wetland area and highland Areas such as Wilpattu national park and Knuckles Mountain Range. It also one of protected plant of the country and sometime grows on medicinal gardens as a herbs. All part of plant are use as herbs and also can be use as a herbal tea or Bitter tonic.
| Common Classification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Names | King Bitter,Ground Bitter, Ground Neem | ||
| Scientific Name | Munronia pinnata | ||
| Sinhalese Name | Bin Kohomba බිං කොහොඹ | ||
| Scientific Classification | |||
| Family | Acanthaceae | ||
| Genus | Munronia | ||
| Species | M.pinnata | ||
| Synonym | Trichilia humilis, Ebermaiera pulchella, Ophelia Chirata | ||
| Ecology | |||
| Category | Herb-Wild | ||
| Growth Habit | Small Shrub | Status - Native | Indigenous |
| Duration | Annual | Status (Controlling) | Endangered |
| Propriety | |||
| Culinary / Edible | Yes | Other use | Bitter Tonic, Herbal Tea |
| Use as Herb | Yes | Poisoned / Toxin | No |
| Identification | |||
 Flowers (buds) of King bitter | |||
