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Scientific name
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anderson
Synonym(s)
AsystasiaÊcoromandeliana,ÊJusticiaÊgangetica
Common name
Ganges primrose
Family
Acanthaceae
Habit
Herbaceous plant
Maximum height (m)
0.6
Native or Non-native
Non-native
Invasive
Invasive
Habitat
Distribution in Singapore
Exotic
Distribution worldwide
India, introduced to Malaysia and Singapore, Africa
Flowering and fruiting
Dispersal
Dehiscence
Wildlife interactions
Butterfly Food Plant, Bee-Attracting
Light conditions
Sunny
Soil conditions
Tolerant of many soil types, but optimal growth occurs in well-drained, but moist soils that are rich in compost. Dry Soils / Drought
Water
Remarks
Additional references
Kiew, R., & Vollesen, K. (1997). Asystasia (Acanthaceae) in Malaysia.ÊKew bulletin, 965-971.
CABI, 2022. Asystasia gangetica (chinese violet) In: Invasive Species Compendium. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. www.cabi.org/isc.
Kwek Yan C, Yeo Chong Jinn D Y C J, Chia C, Tan Tiang Wah H, Lim Kok Peng K, Heok Hui T, Koh Siang T, Wong L J, Pagad S (2020). Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Singapore. Version 1.2. Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/iqgcwo accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-09-26.