Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crispata
ID:
555853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 647 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555185



Common Names

  • Crispata Asystasia
  • Creeping Foxglove
  • Tropical Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Asystasia coramandeliana Wight [unknown]

Description

Asystasia crispata (also called Crisped 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 crispata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asystasia crispata is white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asystasia crispata 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 crispata

Asystasia crispata is native to the tropical forests of Africa and Asia.

Asystasia crispata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asystasia crispata?

Asystasia crispata

What is the common name of Asystasia crispata?

Crisped Glandular Bush

What is the natural habitat of Asystasia crispata?

Tropical forests

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.