Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kerrii
ID:
555876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 438 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555208



Common Names

  • Kerri's Asystasia
  • Creeping Foxglove
  • Tropical Foxglove


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Description

Asystasia kerrii (also called Kerri's 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 kerrii 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

The flower of Asystasia kerrii is a white or pale pink trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asystasia kerrii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, in a sunny position. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plants are dormant.

Where to Find Asystasia kerrii

Asystasia kerrii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Asystasia kerrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asystasia kerrii?

Asystasia kerrii

What is the common name of Asystasia kerrii?

Kerri's Glandular Bush

What is the natural habitat of Asystasia kerrii?

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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.