Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
buettneri
ID:
555839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 37 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555171



Common Names

  • Buettner's Asystasia
  • Creeping Foxglove
  • Tropical Foxglove


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Description

Asystasia buettneri (also called Buettner's 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 buettneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asystasia buettneri 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 buettneri is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Water regularly, and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Asystasia buettneri

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

Asystasia buettneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asystasia buettneri?

Asystasia buettneri

What is the common name of Asystasia buettneri?

Buettner's Asystasia

What is the natural habitat of Asystasia buettneri?

Asystasia buettneri is native to the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas.

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,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.