Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.Chowdhery & Av.Bhattacharjee
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 29: 211 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506469
Common Names
- Indica Asystasia
- Indica Water-hyssop
- Indica Marsh-hyssop
Description
Asystasia indica (also called Indian Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a creeping rootstock and its leaves are ovate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asystasia indica is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and can be eaten raw or used to make juices, jams, and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asystasia indica is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asystasia indica can be propagated through seeds or division of clumps. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Asystasia indica
Asystasia indica can be found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Asystasia indica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asystasia indica?
Asystasia indica
What are the common names of Asystasia indica?
Indian Hedge Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Asystasia indica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India
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,