Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Anderson) N.P.Balakr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 67: 63 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670466
Common Names
- Burmanicum Eranthemum
- Eranthemum Burmanicum
- Burmese Eranthemum
Description
Eranthemum burmanicum (also called Burmese Eranthemum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with long, thin leaves that are dark green in color and have a distinctive shape. It is native to India and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eranthemum burmanicum is a popular ornamental plant, often grown indoors. It is known for its large, showy blooms and its ability to tolerate low light levels. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eranthemum burmanicum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eranthemum burmanicum can be propagated through division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooming.
Where to Find Eranthemum burmanicum
Eranthemum burmanicum is found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Eranthemum burmanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eranthemum burmanicum?
Eranthemum burmanicum
What is the common name of Eranthemum burmanicum?
Burmanicum eranthemum
What is the natural habitat of Eranthemum burmanicum?
Eranthemum burmanicum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Species in the Eranthemum genus
Eranthemum austrosinense,
Eranthemum burmanicum,
Eranthemum capense,
Eranthemum ciliatum,
Eranthemum erythrochilum,
Eranthemum griffithii,
Eranthemum macrophyllum,
Eranthemum macrostachys,
Eranthemum obovatum,
Eranthemum pulchellum,
Eranthemum purpurascens,
Eranthemum roseum,
Eranthemum splendens,
Eranthemum strictum,
Eranthemum suffruticosum,
Eranthemum sumatranum,
Eranthemum tetragonum,
Eranthemum tubiflorum,
Eranthemum viscidum,
Eranthemum wardii,
Eranthemum wattii,
Eranthemum pubescens,
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,