Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
555868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 23 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555200

Common Names

  • Glandulifera Asystasia
  • Creeping Foxglove
  • Tropical Foxglove

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Description

Asystasia glandulifera (also called Glandular 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 glandulifera 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

Asystasia glandulifera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asystasia glandulifera is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It is also tolerant of salt and drought. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended, as the seedlings may not come true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Asystasia glandulifera

Asystasia glandulifera is native to the tropical forests of Africa and Asia.

Asystasia glandulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asystasia glandulifera?

Asystasia glandulifera

What is the common name of Asystasia glandulifera?

Glandular-Bearing Glandular Bush

What is the natural habitat of Asystasia glandulifera?

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.