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
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.
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,