Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 189 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555201
Common Names
- Glandulosa Asystasia
- Creeping Foxglove
- Tropical Foxglove
Description
Asystasia glandulosa (also called Glandular Asystasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Asystasia glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asystasia glandulosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asystasia glandulosa is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It is also tolerant of salt and drought. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended, as the seedlings may not come true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Asystasia glandulosa
Asystasia glandulosa is native to the tropical forests of Africa and Asia.
Asystasia glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asystasia glandulosa?
Asystasia glandulosa
What is the common name of Asystasia glandulosa?
Glandular Glandular Bush
What is the natural habitat of Asystasia glandulosa?
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,