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Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Pseuderanthemum laxifolium, Pseuderanthemum latifolium, Eranthemum laxiflorum |
| Common Name: | Shooting Star, Purple Star, Amethyst Stars, Dazzler, Star Flower |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Americas |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Bushy shrub, able to grow up to 1 - 1.5 m tall. |
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| Flowers | Purple 5-petaled flowers, star-shaped. |
| Etymology | 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"). Species laxiflorum means loosely flowered. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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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 |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 1076 |
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| Species ID | 2369 |
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