Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Growth Form: Semiwoody shrub with an erect growth habit. Foliage: Smooth leaves are ovate to elliptic with entire leaf margin and prominent yellow, net-like venation. The midvein on the leaf underside is reddish, while yellow lateral veins (those directly connected to the midvein) curve upwards toward the tip. Younger leaves are mostly yellow with greenish tints, while older leaves are green. Adjacent pairs of opposite leaves are perpendicular to one another in a decussate leaf arrangement. Leaves have very short petioles. Flowers: Orchid-like, 5-petalled flowers are white with a reddish purple center. Stalked flowers are arranged on a yellowish stalk along 1 main axis in an inflorescence known as a raceme. Inflorescences are borne at the branch tips. Fruits: Dry dehiscent fruits are known as capsules. Landscaping: This species is attractive in mass plantings. Consider planting it underneath trees. It is also suitable for container plantings and could be placed on patios or kept indoors. Cultivation: This species is easy-to-grow and has a moderately fast growth rate. It should be planted in well-drained, but moist soil that is rich in compost. Plants require a humid environment, so indoor plants should be grouped with other plants to increase humidity. They should be protected from strong winds. Propagation: Propagate by stem cuttings. Etymology: The genus "Pseuderanthemum" means False Eranthemum. Plants in the genus Pseuderanthemum are similar, yet distinct from those of the genus Eranthemum. The prefix "pseudo-" is derived from the Greek word for untrue ("pseudes"). |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden, White |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1074 |
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| Species ID | 2367 |
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