Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
curtatum
ID:
393841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 475 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393173



Common Names

  • Pseuderanthemum curtatum
  • Short-stalked Pseuderanthemum
  • Short-stalked False-Ruellia


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Description

Pseuderanthemum curtatum (also called Short-leaved Pseuderanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is characterized by its ovate leaves, which are short and glossy, and its small white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum curtatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseuderanthemum curtatum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum curtatum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pseuderanthemum curtatum

Pseuderanthemum curtatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pseuderanthemum curtatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum curtatum?

Pseuderanthemum curtatum

What are the common names of Pseuderanthemum curtatum?

Short-leaved False Aralia

What is the natural habitat of Pseuderanthemum curtatum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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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