Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 85 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670456
Common Names
- Austrosinense Eranthemum
- Eranthemum Austrosinense
- Southern Chinese Eranthemum
Description
Eranthemum austrosinense (also called Southern Eranthemum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with long, thin leaves that are dark green in color and have a distinctive shape. It is native to India and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eranthemum austrosinense is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to have some medicinal properties, such as being an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eranthemum austrosinensis var. pubipetalum (S.Z.Huang ex H.B.Cui) T.L.Li & Y.F.Deng
Eranthemum austrosinense var. pubipetalum (S.Z.Huang ex H.P.Tsui) T.L.Li & Y.F.Deng
Eranthemum austrosinense var. austrosinense
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eranthemum austrosinense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eranthemum austrosinense is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Eranthemum austrosinense
Eranthemum austrosinense is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests.
Eranthemum austrosinense FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Eranthemum austrosinense?
Eranthemum austrosinense prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Eranthemum austrosinense?
Eranthemum austrosinense typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.
What is the average lifespan of Eranthemum austrosinense?
Eranthemum austrosinense typically lives for 2-3 years.
Species in the Eranthemum genus
Eranthemum austrosinense,
Eranthemum burmanicum,
Eranthemum capense,
Eranthemum ciliatum,
Eranthemum erythrochilum,
Eranthemum griffithii,
Eranthemum macrophyllum,
Eranthemum macrostachys,
Eranthemum obovatum,
Eranthemum pulchellum,
Eranthemum purpurascens,
Eranthemum roseum,
Eranthemum splendens,
Eranthemum strictum,
Eranthemum suffruticosum,
Eranthemum sumatranum,
Eranthemum tetragonum,
Eranthemum tubiflorum,
Eranthemum viscidum,
Eranthemum wardii,
Eranthemum wattii,
Eranthemum pubescens,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,