Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
671263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 2: t. 88 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670595

Common Names

  • Blue Daisy
  • Glorious Eranthemum
  • Pale Purple Eranthemum

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Synonyms

  • Fittonia verschaffeltii pearsei G.Nicholson [unknown]

Description

Eranthemum pulchellum (also called 'Pretty Daisy', 'Pretty Daisybush' and 'Pretty Daisybush Daisy', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eranthemum pulchellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eranthemum pulchellum is a white or pale blue, funnel-shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eranthemum pulchellum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be grown in containers. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eranthemum pulchellum

Eranthemum pulchellum is native to India and can be found in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Eranthemum pulchellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eranthemum pulchellum?

Eranthemum pulchellum

What is the common name of Eranthemum pulchellum?

Eranthemum

Where is Eranthemum pulchellum native to?

India

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

Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.