Asystasia alba is an erect woody herb, growing to 0. Species description or overview asystasia gangetica information from ctahr motooka et al. Definitions of terms are available in the gcw introduction. Trailing to erect, glabrous to lightly hairy, perennial herb to 1 m 3. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Cultivated plants of asystasia gangetica have corollas that vary from white to cream to lavender to purple. This page was last edited on 18 december 2019, at 23. This herb is an invasive weed, spreads by rooting at the nodes as well as by seed, may be decumbent or erect, and may extend for up to 3 m.
The genus asystasia belongs to the family acanthaceae and comprises approximately 70 species found in the tropics, including the weedy species asystasia gangetica. In asystasia gangetica, the benzene extracts showed the broadest spectrum of inhibition against b. Asistasia, asystasia gangetica, chinese violet, zamboangenita. Media in category asystasia gangeticathe following 129 files are in this category, out of 129 total. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Evaluation of the antiasthmatic property of asystasia. Trailing to erect, glabrous to lightly hairy, pe rennial herb to 1 m 3.
Chemical compositions of the essential oils from aerial, seed and. Media in category asystasia gangetica the following 129 files are in this category, out of 129 total. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Effects of aqueous leaf extract of asystasia gangetica on the blood. Asystasia gangetica creeping foxglove from garden center.
Asystasia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Though we endeavour to ensure correctness, plant info, its owners and employees, cannot accept responsibility for any errors in information or any losses suffered due to the use of information on this site. Anapa, arusha district, tanzania common plants of arusha national park lowlands 3 neduvoto piniel mollel 1, john elia1, daniel sitoni 1, canisius kayombo 2 1national herbarium of tanzania, tpri, arusha. See also the fact sheet for asystasia gangetica subsp. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. There are eight species native to southern africa, and notably, the kwazulu natal province of south africa 12.
Presented here is summary information about the species asystasia gangetica from the global compendium of weeds, and citations of references to this species as a weed. Adams acanthaceae is used in many parts of nigeria for the management of asthma. Do not attempt control on your own, as it can spread very easily from both seeds and stems. In south africa this plant may simply be called asystasia. Dalam dunia tumbuhan termasuk ke dalam famili acanthaceae, genus asystasia.
Excerpts from langeland et al 1 this plant forms weedy thickets along roadsides and is found in disturbed upland habitats in at least 11 conservation areas from south florida gann et al. The occurrence of iridoid and flavone glycosides was related to previous studies. Asystasia gangetica information from the global compendium of. Potensi alelopati ekstrak daun puerariajavanicabenth. It has also been reported to inhibit the angiotensin i converting enzyme ace invitro. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the invivo effect of. Information about asystasia gangetica from weeds of hawaiis pastures and natural areas. The binomial asystasia gangetica covers a very complex, polymorphic aggregate, and it is possible that the west african material may be separable.
Asystasia australasica, which is only found in far northern queensland, is also very similar. Gulma ini mendominasi di perkebunan kelapa sawit di sumatera adriadi dkk, 2012. After drying, separately, the leaves and stems are cut into pieces. The genus asystasia includes about 40 species of paleotropical origin acevedorodriguez, 2005. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about asystasia, chinese violet, creeping foxglove, ganges primrose asystasia gangetica youre so vein supplied by member gardeners in. This study was aimed at investigating the antiasthmatic property of hexane, ethylacetate, and methanol extracts of the leaves of asystasia gangetica, obtained by successive sohxlet extraction. Asystasia intrusa merupakan gulma penting di perkebunan gambar 1. A cylindrical flower tinged with light indigo blooms at the tip. Asystasia gangetica global invasive species database gisd. The inflorescence is 6080 mm long, the flowers single or occasionally paired, the bracts and bracteoles about 2 mm long and the pedicels 1. Asystasia gangetica is a straggling herb usually found among short grasses and along pathways.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Asystasia gangetica, chinese violet, creeping foxglove. The origin of this plant is considered to be india and south africa, but it is widely distributed in tropical regions such as the paci. Tropical violet asystasia gangetica world vegetable center. Traditionally this plant is used for anthelmintic activity, in swelling. It is used to treat hypertension, rheumatism, asthma. Mercury distribution in an invasive species asystasia. How asystasia gangetica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Impact assessment chinese violet asystasia gangetica ssp. Asystasia gangetica subspecies micrantha nees ensermu is a target weed. Guide to the genera of lianas and climbing plants in the. Asystasia gangetica everything and anything about plants in sa.
Asystasia gangetica is an ornamental herb native to india, malaysia. Chinese violet page 2 of 3 question comments rating confidence effect on threatened flora. This item does not appear to have any files that can be experienced on. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. The flowers are white with a purple mosaic on the petals elliot et al. Research article open access effects of aqueous leaf. In the interest of the environment, this website was built with 100% recycled pixels. Asystasia gangetica termasuk gulma pengganggu invasive di agroekosistem malaysia b akar, 2004. Plant in a moist soil in a sunny or semishade position. However, some plants have entirely white or cream flowers with pale yellow throats, and these are sometimes known as asystasia gangetica alba. Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract of.
Asystasia species, chinese violet, creeping foxglove. Effects of aqueous leaf extract of asystasia gangetica on the. Seed with special reference to the effect of age on the temperature requirement for germination 1 ernest k. It is used to treat hypertension, rheumatism, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and as an anthelmintic in south africa, india, cameroun, nigeria, and kenya respectively. Asystasia gangetica leaf extract and its antibacterial. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Anderson is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus asystasia family acanthaceae. This ground cover thrives in semishade and will also grow in sunny spots if. Iridoid and flavone glycosides from asystasia gangetica subsp. Anderson is a perennial herb belonging to acanthaceae. Identification and biology of nonnative plants in floridas natural areas second edition. Its introduction to the pacific islands has caused major disruptions in native.
Asystasia gangetica is a species of plant in the family acanthaceae. Asystasia gangetica banyak dijumpai di perkebunan kelapa sawit dan karet f auzi, 2006. Blume termasuk ke dalam famili acanthaceae, genus asystasia. Iridoid and flavone glycosides from asystasia gangetica. Asystasia gangetica ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. This table can also be viewed as a pdf document printer friendly. This plant grows in tropical regions and can become 1 to 2 m in height. Discover lifes page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of asystasia gangetica chinese violet discover life. Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract. Leaves are opposite petioles, flowers are pale purple blue to violet or lime white in colour, and capsules are 2. Akamine division of plant physiology, hawaii agricultural experiment station, university of hawaii, honolulu 10, t. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, manuel lujan and others published asystasia gangetica l.
There has been some conjecture over here in regards to its taxonomy and i am involved in a dna study to determine if it is in fact different from a. A total number of 120 day old marshal strain of broiler chicks was used. Anderson is an annual weed that grows upright and creeps up to a very thick thicket priwiratama, 2011, has brush and nailed stem, each book easily forming roots the ground. This item does not appear to have any files that can be.
Phytotoxic activity of chinese violet asystasia gangetica. The objective of the present study was to study the antibacterial efficacy of the crude leaf extract of asystasia gangetica and the green synthesized silver nanoparticles against gram negative and grampositive bacteria with phytochemical analysis. Although only in the early stages of establishment, these weeds have the. The effect of light, fertiliser and planting density on the growth and flowering of asystasia gangetica subsp. The flowers of asystasia gangetica attract butterflies and it is the larval host plant to 7 species of butterfly. West african plants a photo guide asystasia gangetica l. Asystasia gangetica seeds were collected from an oil palm field in upm and stored at room temperature for 3 months prior to seeding. Its 30140 mm long leaves are ovate, acuminate or acute, pale green in colour and usually bristly when young. It is commonly known as the chinese violet, coromandel or creeping foxglove. Pdf informasi opt asystasia gangetica subsp micrantha. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. With its ability to reproduce by vegetative propagation and form dense vegetation mats, this species can be highly invasive. It is a successful colonizer that has invaded across a wide geographical range due to its fast establishment, rapid growth rate. Figure optionsview in workspace highlights four iridoid glycosides are new for the first time from the family acanthaceae.
Leaves have been eaten as spinach by the local people. The objective of this research is to obtain the essential oil from asystasia gangetica plant by using maceration method. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Asystasia gangetica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Asystasia gangetica is also able to grow well in low light conditions and low soil fertility samedani et al. The competitive potential of axonopus compressus and asystasia gangetica figure 1 was studied using multipledensity multipleproportion replacements series. Effects of aqueous leaf extract of asystasia gangetica on. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Asystasia gangetica is an invasive weed in oil palm plantations due to its ability to produce large quantities of seeds, estimated produce around 27 million seeds per hectare priwiratama, 2011, thrown as far as 6 m adetula, 2004, and easily germinate so quickly dominate land. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. It can smother any vegetation with its herbaceous layer. Asystasia gangeticum also known as chinese violet belongs to acanthaceae family. Asystasia gangetica can be used as a mass planting under large trees and borders in full sun, semishade or full shade. Names of asystasia gangetica in various languages of the world are also given.
Study evaluated hexane, ethylacetate and methanol extracts of whole plant of a. Anderson family acanthaceae type of asystasia gangetica var. List of various diseases cured by asystasia gangetica. It can be very invasive in developed or natural landscapes rauch 1997. Contact us 128 raleigh street holly springs, nc 27540 phone. This family includes a range of morphological diversity, habitats, and biogeographic patterns. Asystasia gangetica is an invasive weed in oil palm plantations due to its ability to. A standard starter diet was fed to the birds prior to the commencement of the.