14,132 observationsLeast Concern
African Coromandel
Asystasia intrusa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Lamiales βΊFamily: Acanthaceae βΊGenus: Asystasia
About
Asystasia intrusa, also known as African coromandel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, first described in 1775 by Forsskal. It is a scrambling annual or subshrub that grows mainly in seasonally dry tropical regions. The species is native to large parts of Tropical and Southern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar, and nearby islands. It has also been introduced to parts of Asia and the Americas, including China, Taiwan, Costa Rica, and Venezuela.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of African Coromandel is Asystasia intrusa.
- The African Coromandel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- African Coromandel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- African Coromandel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- African Coromandel belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- African Coromandel belongs to the order Lamiales.
- African Coromandel belongs to the family Acanthaceae.
- African Coromandel belongs to the genus Asystasia.