NGC 5713 is a peculiar, asymmetric galaxy in the constellation Virgo.

Gravitational interactions with the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 5719[3] may be responsible for producing the disturbed, asymmetric structure including the single spiral arm.

[2] It is a member of the NGC 5746 Group of galaxies, itself one of the Virgo III Groups strung out to the east of the Virgo Supercluster of galaxies.

[4] Compared to many other nearby spiral galaxies, NGC 5713 appears to be a site of relatively intense star formation activity.

The collisions cause the clouds to collapse and form new stars, hence leading to the increased star formation seen in NGC 5713.