Asystasia tanzaniensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanzaniensis
ID:
749278
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ensermu & Vollesen
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 453 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748611
Common Names
- Asystasia tanzaniensis
- Tanzania False Foxglove
- Tanzaniensis False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asystasia tanzaniensis (also called Tanzanian Asystasia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is shade tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Asystasia tanzaniensis is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asystasia tanzaniensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asystasia tanzaniensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Tanzania. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Asystasia tanzaniensis
Asystasia tanzaniensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Asystasia tanzaniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asystasia tanzaniensis?
Asystasia tanzaniensis
What is the common name of Asystasia tanzaniensis?
Tanzania Asystasia
Where is Asystasia tanzaniensis found?
It is found in the mountains of Tanzania.
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
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Ensermu Kelbessa (1952-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ensermu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109721-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.