Asystasia gangetica

(Chinese Violet)

Description

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. Leaves ovate to orbicular about 5 x 4 cm. Flowers irregular in shape, bell-shaped, corolla 3-4 cm long, colour varies from white through to purple. Subspecies ‘gangetica’ is commonly found in moist areas of North Queensland.