Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hildebrandtii
ID:
1045906

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Lindau

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 39 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045244

Common Names

  • Pseuderanthemum hildebrandtii
  • Hildebrandt's Pseuderanthemum
  • Hildebrandt's Wild Petunia

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Description

Pseuderanthemum hildebrandtii (also called False Eranthemum, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves that are green in color and have a serrated margin. It is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderanthemum hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseuderanthemum hildebrandtii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and slightly toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderanthemum hildebrandtii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires little care and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Pseuderanthemum hildebrandtii

Pseuderanthemum hildebrandtii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.