Asystasia gangetica 'Variegata' (Variegated Chinese Violet, Variegated Coromandel, Variegated Creeping Foxglove)
Botanical Information
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Asystasia |
| Species | gangetica |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| 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 cold 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 and variegated with yellow. The fruit is green and becomes brown as it matures. The flowers are white with hints of pink around the petal edges and a yellow throat. |
Photographs
Asystasia gangetica 'Variegata', Form.
Asystasia gangetica 'Variegata', Flower.