Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
atriplicifolia
ID:
555831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 15: 256 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555163



Common Names

  • Asystasia atriplicifolia
  • Atriplicifolia Asystasia
  • Asystasia


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Description

Asystasia atriplicifolia (also called Atriplicifolia Asystasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asystasia atriplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asystasia atriplicifolia has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asystasia atriplicifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows up to 4 feet tall and wide and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Asystasia atriplicifolia

Asystasia atriplicifolia is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Asystasia atriplicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asystasia atriplicifolia?

Asystasia atriplicifolia

What is the common name of Asystasia atriplicifolia?

Atriplicifolia asystasia

Where is Asystasia atriplicifolia native to?

Asia

Species in the Asystasia genus

Asystasia indica, Asystasia africana, Asystasia alba, Asystasia albiflora, Asystasia ammophila, Asystasia ansellioides, Asystasia atriplicifolia, Asystasia australasica, Asystasia buettneri, Asystasia charmian, Asystasia chelonoides, Asystasia congensis, Asystasia crispata, Asystasia dalzelliana, Asystasia excellens, Asystasia gangetica, Asystasia glandulifera, Asystasia glandulosa, Asystasia guttata, Asystasia hedbergii, Asystasia hispida, Asystasia kerrii, Asystasia laticapsula, Asystasia lawiana, Asystasia ledermannii, Asystasia leptostachya, Asystasia lindauiana, Asystasia linearis, Asystasia lorata, Asystasia macrophylla, Asystasia malawiana, Asystasia masaiensis, Asystasia mysurensis, Asystasia nemorum, Asystasia oppositiflora, Asystasia pusilla, Asystasia retrocarpa, Asystasia richardsiae, Asystasia riparia, Asystasia salicifolia, Asystasia scandens, Asystasia schliebenii, Asystasia subbiflora, Asystasia travancorica, Asystasia trichotogyne, Asystasia varia, Asystasia variabilis, Asystasia vogeliana, Asystasia welwitschii, Asystasia zambiana,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

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