About Malabar False Eranthemum
Malabar False Eranthemum (Pseuderanthemum malabaricum) is an undershrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Pseuderanthemum malabaricum
- Genus
- Pseuderanthemum
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- புள்ளி போட்ட பூச்செடி Pulli Potta Poochedi
- Telugu
- చుక్క మల్లె Chukka Malle
- Kannada
- ಬಿಳಿ ಗೋರಂಟೆ Bili Gorante
- Malayalam
- ചുട്ടിമുല്ല Chuttimulla
- Marathi
- ठिपके पाकळी Thipake Pakali
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Malabar False Eranthemum belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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