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Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum (variegated)
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Blue Twilight |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a semi-woody shrub with a low-growing, rounded growth habit. |
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| Foliage | The deeply veined leaves are elliptic with entire to wavy leaf margin, patterned with dark green and light green to yellow. Adjacent pairs of opposite leaves are arranged perpendicular to one another in a decussate leaf arrangement. |
| Flowers | The orchid-like flowers consist of 5 unequal bluish purple petals. Stalked flowers are arranged along 1 main axis in an inflorescence known as a raceme. Inflorescence is borne at the branch tips. |
| Fruit | Dry dehiscent fruits are known as capsules. |
| Cultivation | This plant 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 group plants together and mist frequently. They should be protected from strong winds. |
| 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"). The species epithet andersonii was named after plant collector Walter Birney Anderson (1856 - 1944) who also inspected Indian orchards for the British government. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This plant is suitable for growing in mass plantings. Consider using it as a ground cover or planting it underneath a tree. It is also suitable for container plantings and patios. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Groundcover, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 33012 |
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| Species ID | 7426 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
