Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
congestum
ID:
1238408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Wassh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Matogross., Ser. B 1: 3. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237746

Common Names

  • Pseuderanthemum congestum
  • Congestum Tree
  • Congestum

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Description

Pseuderanthemum congestum (also called Congested Pseuderanthemum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in tropical forests and dry scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum congestum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for making tea. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pseuderanthemum congestum are yellow in color and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum congestum can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Cut the root clump into sections, each with a good root system and some shoots.

Where to Find Pseuderanthemum congestum

Pseuderanthemum congestum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Pseuderanthemum congestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum congestum?

Pseuderanthemum congestum

What is the common name of Pseuderanthemum congestum?

Congested Pseuderanthemum

What type of plant is Pseuderanthemum congestum?

Tropical shrub

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.