Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
confertum
ID:
394205

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 58: 191 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393537



Common Names

  • Pseuderanthemum confertum
  • Confertum False-Ranthemum
  • False-Ranthemum


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Description

Pseuderanthemum confertum (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 confertum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseuderanthemum confertum is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum confertum 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 confertum

Pseuderanthemum confertum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Pseuderanthemum confertum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum confertum?

Pseuderanthemum confertum

What type of plant is Pseuderanthemum confertum?

Herb

Where is Pseuderanthemum confertum native to?

India

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,

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