Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
subviscosum
ID:
393983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 135: t. 8244 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393315



Common Names

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


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Description

Pseuderanthemum subviscosum (also called Subviscous Pseuderanthemum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate leaves and small white or pink flowers. It is found in tropical forests and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum subviscosum 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 flowers of Pseuderanthemum subviscosum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum subviscosum is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5m. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. 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 subviscosum

Pseuderanthemum subviscosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pseuderanthemum subviscosum FAQ

What is the common name of Pseuderanthemum subviscosum?

Subviscous False Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Pseuderanthemum subviscosum?

It is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

What are the uses of Pseuderanthemum subviscosum?

It is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food plant.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.