Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
idroboi
ID:
394011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 295 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393343



Common Names

  • Pseuderanthemum idroboi
  • Idrobo's Pseuderanthemum
  • Idrobo's Bengal Nettle


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Description

Pseuderanthemum idroboi (also called 'Idrobo's False Daisy', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum idroboi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseuderanthemum idroboi is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum idroboi is a tropical plant that can be propagated through division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Pseuderanthemum idroboi

Pseuderanthemum idroboi can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Pseuderanthemum idroboi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum idroboi?

Pseuderanthemum idroboi

What is the common name of Pseuderanthemum idroboi?

Idrobo's False Daisy

Where is Pseuderanthemum idroboi native to?

Colombia

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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