Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 13: 286 (1884 publ. 1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393564
Common Names
- Alatum False Daisy
- False Daisy
- Pseuderanthemum Alatum
Description
Pseuderanthemum alatum (also called 'False Eranthemum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pseuderanthemum alatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseuderanthemum alatum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseuderanthemum alatum is an evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a light, well-drained potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not as reliable as cuttings.
Where to Find Pseuderanthemum alatum
Pseuderanthemum alatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Pseuderanthemum alatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum alatum?
Pseuderanthemum alatum
What are the common names of Pseuderanthemum alatum?
Coral Plant, Coral Creeper, Coral Vine
What is the growth habit of Pseuderanthemum alatum?
It is a woody, evergreen, twining climber
Species in the Pseuderanthemum genus
Pseuderanthemum diversifolium,
Pseuderanthemum dispermum,
Pseuderanthemum diachylum,
Pseuderanthemum dawei,
Pseuderanthemum cuspidatum,
Pseuderanthemum ctenospermum,
Pseuderanthemum curtatum,
Pseuderanthemum praecox,
Pseuderanthemum racemosum,
Pseuderanthemum pumilum,
Pseuderanthemum hylophilum,
Pseuderanthemum poilanei,
Pseuderanthemum pelagicum,
Pseuderanthemum tonkinense,
Pseuderanthemum tomentellum,
Pseuderanthemum tenellum,
Pseuderanthemum teijsmannii,
Pseuderanthemum selangorense,
Pseuderanthemum sumatrense,
Pseuderanthemum subviscosum,
Pseuderanthemum stenosiphon,
Pseuderanthemum sorongense,
Pseuderanthemum sneidernii,
Pseuderanthemum siamense,
Pseuderanthemum sylvestre,
Pseuderanthemum parishii,
Pseuderanthemum liesneri,
Pseuderanthemum leptostachyum,
Pseuderanthemum leptostachys,
Pseuderanthemum leptanthus,
Pseuderanthemum leiophyllum,
Pseuderanthemum lanceum,
Pseuderanthemum longifolium,
Pseuderanthemum kingii,
Pseuderanthemum katangense,
Pseuderanthemum inclusum,
Pseuderanthemum incisum,
Pseuderanthemum idroboi,
Pseuderanthemum lapathifolium,
Pseuderanthemum micranthum,
Pseuderanthemum tunicatum,
Pseuderanthemum palauense,
Pseuderanthemum pacificum,
Pseuderanthemum muelleri-fernandi,
Pseuderanthemum modestum,
Pseuderanthemum lilacinum,
Pseuderanthemum metallicum,
Pseuderanthemum maguirei,
Pseuderanthemum macrophyllum,
Pseuderanthemum macgregorii,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,