Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
393973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 110 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393305



Common Names

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


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Description

Pseuderanthemum tonkinense (also called Tonkin Pseuderanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum tonkinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseuderanthemum tonkinense has small, white or yellowish flowers that are borne in dense, axillary clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oblong. The seedlings have lanceolate leaves and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum tonkinense is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5m. It is native to Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos. 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 tonkinense

Pseuderanthemum tonkinense is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pseuderanthemum tonkinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum tonkinense?

Pseuderanthemum tonkinense

What is the family of Pseuderanthemum tonkinense?

Acanthaceae

Where is Pseuderanthemum tonkinense 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,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53349-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.