Asystasia gangetica (Chinese Violet, Coromandel, Creeping Foxglove)
Botanical Information
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Asystasia |
| Species | gangetica |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | South Africa. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | In some parts of Africa the leaves are eaten as a vegetable and used as a herbal remedy in traditional medicine. The leaves are used in many parts of Nigeria as traditional medicine for management of asthma. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 50 |
| Height | 60 - 91 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading. |
| Landscape | Groundcover and ornamental use. |
| Propagation | Seed and stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade in well-drained and moist soil. |
| Leaf Description | Simple and opposite. The stems root easily at the nodes. |
| Fruit Description | Explosive capsule that becomes dry after opening. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The fruit is green and becomes brown as it matures. The flowers are white with a hints of pink and a yellow throat. |
Photographs
Asystasia gangetica, form.
Asystasia gangetica, leaf.
Asystasia gangetica, flower.