Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
zambiana
ID:
555943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt & Chisumpa

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 703 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555275



Common Names

  • Zambian Asystasia
  • Asystasia zambiana
  • Zambian


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Description

Asystasia zambiana (also called Zambian 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 zambiana 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 zambiana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asystasia zambiana 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 zambiana

Asystasia zambiana can be found in Africa, primarily in Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Asystasia zambiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asystasia zambiana?

Asystasia zambiana

What is the common name of Asystasia zambiana?

Zambian Asystasia

What is the natural habitat of Asystasia zambiana?

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

Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Sylvester Mudenda Chisumpa (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chisumpa' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.