The Secret Social lives of Plants Asystasia gangetica It is commonly known as the Chinese violet, coromandel or creeping foxglove. In South Africa this plant may simply be called asystasia. Scientific name: Asystasia gangetica Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Asystasia Rubus parviflorus Linda Vista Native Plants Monstera karstenianum variegated Red Robin Topiary Lollipops Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' 14 Low Maintenance Water Plants Growing Tips + Photos Trees.com