Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 110, latine. 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393074
Common Names
- Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii
- Eberhardt's Pseuderanthemum
- Eberhardt's False-Ruellia
Description
Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's False Eranthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist woodlands, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a purple stigma. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii
Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas.
Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii?
Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii
What is the common name of Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii?
Eberhardtii Pseuderanthemum
What is the natural habitat of Pseuderanthemum eberhardtii?
Dry grasslands and shrublands
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,