Asystasia welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
555942
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 308 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555274
Common Names
- Welwitschii Asystasia
- Asystasia welwitschii
- Welwitschii
Searching for Asystasia welwitschii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asystasia welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Asystasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Asystasia welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asystasia welwitschii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Searching for Asystasia welwitschii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asystasia welwitschii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asystasia welwitschii
Asystasia welwitschii can be found in Africa, primarily in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia.
Asystasia welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asystasia welwitschii?
Asystasia welwitschii
What is the common name of Asystasia welwitschii?
Welwitsch's Asystasia
What is the natural habitat of Asystasia welwitschii?
It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.