Asystasia gangetica
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| Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson |
Asystasia gangetica, a species in the plant family Acanthaceae, occurs throughout the tropics.
In some parts of Africa, the leaves are eaten as a vegetable. [1] It is also used as an ornamental plant.
It is commonly known as Chinese violet, or by incorrect synonyms Asystasia bojeriana Ness, Asystasia coromandelina Ness and Justicia gangetica L..
[edit] References
- ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
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