Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
1044787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 13: 286 (1883 publ. 1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044125

Common Names

  • Pseuderanthemum heterophyllum
  • Heterophyllum Pseuderanthemum
  • Heterophyllum Water-willow

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Description

Pseuderanthemum heterophyllum (also called 'Heterophyllous Pseuderanthemum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with bright red bracts and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseuderanthemum heterophyllum is a tubular shape with five petals, usually white or pink in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum heterophyllum can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pseuderanthemum heterophyllum

Pseuderanthemum heterophyllum can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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

Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.