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Chinese violet
Scientific Name: Asystasia gangetica
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chinese Violet (Asystasia gangetica)
The plant commonly known as Chinese violet can also be referred to as coromandel or creeping foxglove. In South Africa, it may simply be called asystasia.
Please note: The name "Chinese violet" is also sometimes associated with Telosma cordata and Orychophragmus violaceus, so ensure proper identification.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a creeping or mat-forming creeper, with tailing stems that root at nodes, so it can easily spread along the ground.
- It is a fast-growing perennial plant that can grow over shrubs up to 3m tall
- It is also considered a mucilaginous perennial.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a creeping or mat-forming creeper, with tailing stems that root at nodes, so it can easily spread along the ground.
- It is a fast-growing perennial plant that can grow over shrubs up to 3m tall
- It is also considered a mucilaginous perennial.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anderson
- Synonyms: The text mentions the need to "learn more about names for this taxon," suggesting that other synonyms or alternative names may exist.
- Subspecies: The subspecies micrantha (Nees) Ensermu is also mentioned as Asystasia gangetica subsp. micrantha.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is native to India and found in tropical and subtropical areas.
- It has been introduced to other regions, including Australia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Florida.
Ecological Role
- Asystasia gangetica is considered an invasive plant in many regions.
- It is on the Alert List for Environmental Weeds in Australia and is considered a noxious weed in Florida.
- As an environmental weed, it smothers other ground plants and displaces native vegetation, reducing habitat availability for native plants.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a rapidly growing perennial creeper or shrubby herb.
- It can grow up to 1 meter in height, but can also grow over shrubs up to 3 meters tall.
- It is a mat-forming creeper with tailing stems that root at nodes.
- Leaves are typically 1.5-4.5 cm long and 0.5-3 cm wide.
- Flowers are bell-shaped, white with two purple marks
Traditional and other Uses
- It is described as highly mucilaginous and has been used as an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and snakebite antidote.
- It has also been used for abscesses and skin infections.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions that "Chinese violet" is also a color, with a specific hexadecimal value (#856088) and Pantone code (18-3418).
Further Information
- The text references www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/weeds as a source of information about this plant as an invasive species in New South Wales.
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
- USDA PLANTS Database and the Invasive Plant Atlas are listed as resources.