Pseuderanthemum racemosum (PROSEA)

Plant Resources of South-East Asia Introduction

List of species

Pseuderanthemum racemosum (Roxburgh) Radlk.

Family: Acanthaceae

Synonyms

• Eranthemum racemosum Roxburgh.

Vernacular names

• Indonesia: sayor kambing (the Moluccas).

Distribution

Indonesia (only known from the Moluccas).

Uses

Leaves can be eaten as a vegetable and the whole plant is considered a good forage. It is cultivated as an ornamental for its beautiful flowers.

Observations

• Woody herb or shrublet, up to 75 cm tall.
• Leaves opposite, oblong, 5-8 cm × 3-5 cm.
• Flowers large, pale pink to reddish-white, in terminal racemes.

In shady, somewhat humid places.

Selected sources

44, 78.