Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
siamense
ID:
393989

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Imlay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 134 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393321



Common Names

  • False Daisy Flower
  • False Daisy Plant
  • False Daisy Bush


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum siamense 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 siamense is white in color with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum siamense is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5m. It is native to Thailand. It is propagated by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Layering is done by bending a stem to the ground and covering it with soil. The stem will then root and can be cut away from the parent plant.

Where to Find Pseuderanthemum siamense

Pseuderanthemum siamense is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pseuderanthemum siamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum siamense?

Pseuderanthemum siamense

What is the common name of Pseuderanthemum siamense?

Siam False Daisy

Where is Pseuderanthemum siamense native to?

Thailand

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,

References

Joan B. Imlay (1912-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Imlay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53330-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.